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How to Repot Mini Orchids

To repot miniature Phalaenopsis orchids, use the same repotting procedure recommended for full-size Phals. Phalaenopsis orchids should be planted in a loose, chunky growing media that promotes fast drainage and allows...

How to Care for Mini Phalaenopsis Orchids

Cute as can be mini orchids have captivated orchid fanciers with their tiny blossoms and slender stems. A fraction of the size of their full-grown cousins, mini Phals make a charming addition to any Phalaenopsis orchid...

Preventing and Treating Orchid Viruses

Just like people, orchids occasionally get sick. Overwatering or lack of proper air flow can lead to bacterial or fungal infections, pests can attack or your orchid may contract a virus. With a little tender loving...

What Causes Orchid Bud Blast?

Bud blast can quickly take orchid owners from excited to heart-broken. One moment your Phalaenopsis orchid is covered with fat buds and you’re excitedly waiting for them to bloom. The next moment you find the stalk...

Why Do Some Orchid Plants Have More Flowers than Others?

A gracefully curving stem studded with a long line of large, beautiful blooms is the classic image of the ideal Phalaenopsis orchid. Plants that achieve this elegant form are the ones that take your breath away at...

Orchid MD: More Orchid Rescue Tips

If your Phalaenopsis orchid starts to look “sick,” always start with the basics – water, light, location, humidity and temperature – before taking more drastic action. While Phalaenopsis hybrids are amazingly hardy...

Orchid MD: Tips for Saving “Sick” Orchids

Sadly, many orchids are consigned to the trash heap needlessly. Phalaenopsis orchid hybrids are amazingly hardy and can often be nursed back to health. Even desperately damaged Phalaenopsis orchids have been known to...