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3 Orchid Root Home Remedies to Skip

There is no shortage of home remedies for orchid care on the internet, but not all remedies are actual remedies and some may even harm your orchid’s roots. Here are three orchid root care home remedies to skip.

The Man Behind the Orchids: Meet Marcel Boonekamp

Marcel Boonekamp literally grew up in a greenhouse. In a small town outside of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, he watched his parents tend and build a tomato-growing business. It was there that his love of horticulture...

‘Uncommon’ Orchid Care Questions Answered

Caring for orchids can raise a lot of questions. We have heard a lot of the common questions, but what about the not-so-common? Here are some uncommon orchid care questions we've received over the years.

Can I Take My Orchid Outside in the Summer?

Who doesn’t love spending a little time outdoors during the summer? Deeply inhaling fresh air and enjoying the greenery of the season is an instant mood amplifier. It really makes you wonder, “Wouldn’t my orchid enjoy...

Too Much Heat Can Damage Your Phalaenopsis Orchid

You spend all winter trying to stay warm—but did you know your Phalaenopsis orchid could actually be gettingtoo much heatright now? It seems counterintuitive, but it's true. Here's what you need to know aboutorchid...

Orchid Care 101: Everything You Need To Know

Orchid care is so simple, you don’t need a green thumb to do it. In fact, orchids are perfect for first-time plant owners because they’re such low-maintenance plants. Follow these steps to help your orchid prosper for...

How To Get Rid Of Houseplant Pests

Although most houseplant pests are small enough to fly under your radar, the thought of any insects invading your home is enough to make your skin crawl. So how do you keep these pests from invading your home and...

Don’t Throw Out Your Orchid! It’s Not Dead!

When Just Add Ice Orchids stop blooming and enter a dormant state, many new Phalaenopsis orchid owners make the mistake of thinking their orchid has died and throw the plant away. Don’t! Your orchid is not dead! With a...