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Insects That Can Be Attacking Your Orchids, Part 2 of 2

In our previous post, we discussed the serious toll scale insects can take on your orchid plants and introduced you to mealy bugs. Today, we take a more in depth look into mealy bugs and how you can detect them on your...

Get Weekly Orchid Plant Watering Reminders

Great orchid care involves making sure your orchid is receiving the right amounts of light and humidity. You also want to make sure that the temperature is right in the area where you keep your plant. While watering...

Does Your Large Orchid Plant Need More Water?

Many well-meaning orchid lovers end up accidentally killing their plants with too much water. Your large orchid might seem like it needs more water, however it actually only needs a little bit of water each week to...

Easy Buying Tips For Phalaenopsis Orchids

For those that have always wanted to buy a Phalaenopsis orchid you might think that the orchid is a delicate flower that requires special care and techniques in order to make it grow and thrive in a home or office...

My Phalaenopsis Orchid Has Stopped Flowering…Is It Dying?

Many people who are new to owning orchids are astounded by their amazing beauty. The flowers of a Phalaenopsis orchid look elegant regardless if they are a deep and vibrant fuchsia pink or a hint of color in the...

Can Your Cat and Your Orchid Coexist?

Many people love cats. Many people love orchids. To paraphrase the late Rodney King, “Can’t they all get along?”

Is Your Orchid Suffering from Mesophyll Cell Collapse?

As spring approaches, orchids are at greater risk of developing a virus-like condition called mesophyll cell collapse. This condition results from the collapse of the leaves’ mesophyll cells due to exposure to overly...

How Do You Know if Your Orchid is Dead?

Caring for a Phalaenopsis orchid does not require much effort or skill. As long as it gets the right amount of light, water, humidity, and temperature, it should be able to flourish. However, if you fail to provide the...