“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...
Our love affair with Phalaenopsis orchids traces back to the Victorian era (see our previous post) when orchid-growing reached fever pitch as a hobby. In the 1870s, an estimated 50% of middle and upper class London...
Considered finicky by the Victorian-era hobbyists who pioneered the early orchid-growing industry, modern Phalaenopsis orchid hybrids are prized as much for their easy care as their beauty and have become America’s most...
The unusual drought conditions that are spreading from Texas through the usually humid South and up into America’s heartland are catching Phalaenopsis orchid owners by surprise. Long periods of drought are creating the...
