Plant Care Blog

Are Orchid Home Remedies Helpful or Harmful?

If you’ve ever sipped ginger root steeped in hot water to relieve a stomachache, then you’ve used a home remedy. Tried and true remedies like these can prove highly effective. Home remedies can work for your orchid, too; however, it’s important you...

4 Orchid "Problem" Signs That Aren't Problems at All

There are thick, seemingly overgrown roots crowding the space on top of your potting media, and there’s something about them that just doesn’t look right. “Do I need to repot my orchid?” you think. If you’ve noticed these roots, there’s only one...

Caring for your Orchid When You’re on Vacation

It’s the Friday before your summer vacation, and you couldn’t be more excited. Your suitcases are packed. You’ve bought your tickets and booked your resort. But there’s one thing you forgot to prepare for: designating an orchid sitter. Whether...

How to Care for Orchids in an Overly Humid Environment

Is there such a thing as too much humidity for a moisture-loving Phalaenopsis? The short answer is yes. Too much of anything is never good. Excess humidity can open up the door to a new set of problems and headaches for you and your orchid. But what...

Go-To Tips for Better Summer Orchid Care

Summer is right around the corner. Time to head outdoors and soak up the sun’s warm rays. Like you, Phalaenopsis orchids love the summer; however, summer weather can pose problems for your plant. Today, we’re sharing a few tips to help keep your...

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4 Fun Orchid Party Ideas for You & Friends

From weddings to wine tastings, orchids add a touch of elegance and flair to any event décor. But orchids can be more than a decoration; they can be the reason for the party! We share four orchid-centered celebrations...

How Orchid Color Can Spark Creativity & Soothe Frazzled Nerves

Have you ever noticed how color can affect how you feel? You walk into a room with light blue walls, and you suddenly feel calmer. You walk into a room with deep red walls, and like a bull, you feel agitated, aggressive...

4 Tips To "Spike" Your Orchid's Growth

As much as we’d like them to, orchid blooms can’t last forever. There will come a day when your orchid’s blooms will wilt and fall. If you’re a new orchid owner, then you’ll be delighted to learn this doesn’t mean your...