Do you know someone that loves plants, but always manages to unsuccessfully care for them? No matter how hard they try, plants just seem to always die in their presence. Orchids can help even the most green thumb challenged person to look like a...
Insects and fungus can do more than just make your skin crawl, they’re two very dangerous orchid predators and if not contained, both can spread like wildfire. But your plant doesn’t have to suffer, there are solutions available on the market, but...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Christmas isn't too far off so let the holiday planning begin! We’d like to offer some help by sharing some fun and festive ideas for incorporating orchids into your holiday décor! Here are a few simple...
So, you’ve mastered the first two steps of how to repot your Phalaenopsis orchid in Part 1 of this two-parter. You’ve done good work so give yourself a pat on the back! So far, you’ve learned: a. to trim up your orchid’s spikes before repotting and...
There comes a time in every orchid’s life that it needs a new home. In a recent post, we discussed a few reasons moth orchids need to be repotted once every one to two years. Here’s a quick refresher: the media in which orchids live breaks down over...
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Caring for a Phalaenopsis Orchid, otherwise known as a moth orchid, is generally pretty simple. If you remember to water your orchid with 3 ice cubes once per week, make sure it’s warm enough and gets plenty of indirect...
So, your Phalaenopsis orchid is all done blooming. You start to notice some of its blooms dropping and its stem turning a sad shade of brown. Its once healthy, bright green leaves have lost their usual luster. Is it...
Phaleanopsis orchids got their name in the 1800’s, but have been around even longer. Over hundreds of years, a lot of interesting info has turned up about the Phalaenopsis family. Did you know that Phals can sometimes ...
