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Ways to Use Your Orchids Outdoors This Summer

If you're a nature lover like us, you probably hate being indoors when the weather is warm and sunny. Even though your orchid is an 'indoor plant,' it can add to the summer vibe within your home as well as your outdoor...

Is My Orchid Dying? Here are Four Signs That Say It Is

When our customers call asking if their orchid is dead, the answer is usually no. It's "resting" or in the vegetative state, which is a normal part of an orchid's lifecycle. While orchids are low-maintenance...

Orchid Care Between the Seasons: Transitioning to Spring

While spring brings cherry blossoms and daffodils, it also brings uncertainty as fluctuating temperatures make it hard to figure out what to wear, much less how to care for your orchid. Wait, what? Orchids are indoor...

To Rescue or Cut Broken Orchid Leaves and Stems?

You brought home a beautiful orchid plant, only to drop something on it while cleaning. Or perhaps your playful dog knocked over the entire pot, resulting in broken leaves and stems. Does it have one root in the orchid...

Cinnamon Use on Orchids

Cinnamon’s sweet, warm scent may evoke visions of freshly-baked rolls or apple cider, but did you know it has medicinal value for plants (and people)? There are several trees in the genus Cinnamomum that are used to...

How Orchid Leaves Can Predict Your Plant’s Future

If you've ever wished for a crystal ball, you might already have one, at least where your orchid's health is concerned. An orchid’s leaves can indicate whether your orchid care routine is on the right track or headed in...

Why Is My Orchid Losing Buds or Flowers?

Is your orchid becoming bare as it loses flowers and buds? Before you hit the panic button or — heaven forbid — send your plant to the orchid graveyard, breathe. This is normal behavior! While these 'symptoms' can make...

Orchid Care: How to Care for My Mini Orchid

Are you afraid you're going to 'break' your new mini orchid? Don't let its size and delicate appearance fool you! Phalaenopsis orchid care, even for minis, is easy. Just like their full-sized counterparts, mini orchids...