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Diagnosing Watering Problems in Phalaenopsis Orchids

Many phalaenopsis orchid growers have trouble diagnosing watering problems, because the symptoms of overwatering and under-watering can be very similar. Both overwatering and under-watering will cause damage to the...

Got a Question? Ask in Our Orchid Care Forums

Once in a while, you may encounter certain problems with our phalaenopsis orchids. While some problems can be solved by doing research on the Internet, others may require very specific advice. If you need instructions...

Protect Your Orchids from Seasonal Changes

Phalaenopsis orchids need some tender loving care when the seasons change. While these exotic plants thrive in our homes and offices with minimal care, seasonal changes in light, temperature and humidity can adversely...

Don’t Give Up on ‘Dying’ Orchids

After enjoying months of beautiful blooms, it is not surprising that Phalaenopsis owners become upset and worry that their orchid is dying when flowers and buds begin to dry out, turn brown and fall off the plant. When...

Changing Leaf Color Can Alert Owners to Orchid Problems

When a healthy Phalaenopsis orchid is in bloom or is preparing to bloom, its leaves should be the color of healthy grass, a bright medium green with yellow undertones. As Phalaenopsis orchids finish blooming and enter...

Tips for Finding Information on Orchid Care

When you’re a new orchid owner, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the tremendous volume of orchid-care information available. A Google search for “orchid care” delivers nearly 3 million matches! But if you want to know...

Orchid Care Basics: Orchid Temperature

Growing a Phalaenopsis orchid that will grow and bloom successfully requires careful attention to the three basic elements of orchid care: water, light (see our two previous posts), and temperature. Phalaenopsis...

Orchid Care Basics: Light

To thrive, Phalaenopsis orchids require the correct amount of water (see our previous post), adequate light, and proper temperature. Of these three basic elements of orchid care, Phalaenopsis owners have the most...