Some plants love to soak up the sun. But even if you live in the Sunshine State or the Golden State, the sun isn’t always shining—especially in the wintertime. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that don’t need a lot of light to thrive. Here...
On the lookout for a meaningful gift for an expectant mother? Wow her at the baby shower when you present her with a beautiful, live orchid! Orchids represent fertility, making them appropriate gifts for the occasion. There are three orchid colors...
Think about the events you’ve attended. What stands out in your memory? Most likely, you remember an interaction or two with the other guests and the setting. The more beautiful the setting, the more memorable. Setting establishes the tone and mood...
With summer coming to an end, teachers everywhere are getting their classrooms ready for the upcoming year and working on new ways to engage their incoming students. This often includes incorporating 'realia,' or real-life objects, as part of...
If you’ve ever suffered from seasonal allergies, the last thing you want is a plant that will make you – or the person you give it to – watery eyed (and we’re not talking about being overwhelmed with emotion, either!) If you’re in the market for an...
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If your orchid comes down with a bacterial or fungal disease or is attacked by pests, there’s a reasonable chance that you can nurse your orchid back to health. Orchid viruses are trickier. Just like the common cold,...
Being beautiful doesn't have to be a hassle and Phalaenopsis orchids are proof of that! Although they may appear delicate, they're a hardy variety, so they're low-maintenance plants. They do like a little 'moisturizer',...
Even though indoor plants are protected from the wild, they still have ‘predators,’ particularly insects and fungus. While you’ll find many solutions on the market, many of them are riddled with noxious chemicals that...
