Elegant and showy, Phalaenopsis orchids make lovely corsages. These large, curvaceous orchids are a top corsage choice for weddings, proms and other special occasions. Phalaenopsis orchid corsages are easy to make. You...
When you’re talking about orchid health, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There are many things Phalaenopsis owners can do to keep their orchids healthy and prevent the development of orchid diseases. Of...
Phalaenopsis orchids are gorgeous when they are in bloom. Blossoms crowd gracefully arching stems of flowers in gay profusion. But eventually the plant’s lengthy bloom cycle (up to three months!) comes to an end. Blooms...
When you bring a new Phalaenopsis orchid plant into your home, you’ll want to give it a little tender loving care to help it adjust to its new home. If you already have a collection of orchids, you’ll want to keep your...
The stunning sight of a Phalaenopsis orchid in full bloom is nothing less than breathtaking. Their huge, curving petals saturated with color; double rows of gorgeous blooms march along gracefully arching stalks that...
Phalaenopsis amabilis orchids were first described as a species in 1753 by Swedish botanist and zoologist Carl Linnaeus, the “Father of Modern Taxonomy.” Referencing their native tree-dwelling habitat and pleasing...
Though they have a reputation for hardiness, phalaenopsis orchids are not immune to damage from insect life. Aphids, in particular, are tenacious “sucking” orchid pests that attach themselves to the underside of the...
