Plant Care Blog

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...

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 venues. Orchids are commonly used...

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 herbal remedies. If you’re looking...

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Throw the Wedding Party You Couldn’t Have in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic put a lot of wedding plans on hold for couples around the world. As cities begin to reopen, couples-to-be have started planning their redo wedding bashes. As you plan your reception 2.0,...

The Man Behind the Orchids: Meet Marcel Boonekamp

Marcel Boonekamp literally grew up in a greenhouse. In a small town outside of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, he watched his parents tend and build a tomato-growing business. It was there that his love of horticulture...

‘Uncommon’ Orchid Care Questions Answered

Caring for orchids can raise a lot of questions. We have heard a lot of the common questions, but what about the not-so-common? Here are some uncommon orchid care questions we've received over the years.