Plant Care Blog

Watering Orchids with Ice Cubes: Yes, It’s Safe

There’s been some internet debate (and snarky memes) questioning the method of using ice cubes to water orchids. Some people think ice cubes will chill the plant to death. Others say it’s counterintuitive given the orchid’s tropical habitat. These...

Can Hydrogen Peroxide Cure Orchid Root Rot?

Our plant care team is dedicated to uncovering and providing credible information founded on research. As such, we’ve decided to start breaking down common home remedies to discover if they are safe and effective for use. We started with a common...

The Top 3 Benefits of Repotting Your Orchid

Has it been a year or more since you purchased your orchid? If so, it may be outgrowing its current home and need to be moved into a bigger pot. Repotting your orchid will help your plant thrive for years to come.

The Best Plants For Dorm Rooms

If you’re a first-year student, moving away can be terrifying. It’s up to you to boost the vibe of your new living space to make it as pleasant and as close to that feeling of home as possible. College dorm rooms have little color and texture, so...

Plants In the Classroom: Send Teacher a Mini Orchid

It’s back to school time (we can hear the parents rejoicing)! If you’re looking for a teacher appreciation gift to send with your child consider sending a gift with a dual purpose: a mini orchid. Besides being lovely to look at, orchids are easy to...

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Giving Mini Orchids as Wedding Favors Leaves a Lasting Impression

Because orchids are associated with love and beauty, it has made them a preferred choice of flowers for weddings. Their exotic beauty creates an inviting and glamorous atmosphere in both indoor and outdoor wedding...

3 Orchid Root Home Remedies to Skip

There is no shortage of home remedies for orchid care on the internet, but not all remedies are actual remedies and some may even harm your orchid’s roots. Here are three orchid root care home remedies to skip.

7 Must-Read Books About Plants

Book Lovers Day is Aug. 9. To celebrate, we asked our co-workers and greenhouse staff for their favorite plant book recommendations. The results cover everything from creating a raised bed garden to using plants as...