Overwatering is the No. 1 reason Phalaenopsis orchids fail. Tree-growing orchids in their native tropical environment, Phalaenopsis orchids have thick, fleshy roots that are designed to absorb moisture from the air. To...
Reminiscent of the heady days when orchid hunters crisscrossed the globe, penetrating deep into tropical jungles in search of rare orchids to bring back to European buyers, thousands of orchid enthusiasts descend on...
As a rule of thumb, Phalaenopsis orchids must be repotted every year or two. You can tell it is time to repot your orchid when: The orchid has outgrown its pot and new growth and roots are spilling over the edge of...
“What kind of soil should I plant my orchid in?”, is a frequently asked question. When repotting Phalaenopsis orchids, which is recommended every one to two years, orchid growers suggest using a good-quality,...
Phalaenopsis orchids can be planted in any container that provides adequate drainage and sufficient root ventilation, as long as an appropriate orchid-potting media is used. Many Phalaenopsis orchid owners prefer to...
Phalaenopsis orchids should be repotted once a year, typically right after it has finished blooming. Repotting an orchid is considerably different than repotting other house plants. If this is your first time repotting...
The techniques used to repot Phalaenopsis orchids are significantly different from those used to repot other house plants; a fact that surprises most orchid owners the first time they repot their orchid. Some of the...
