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What You Need to Know About Phalaenopsis Orchids and Mold

You’ve taken care to select a beautiful, healthy orchid for your home. You’ve started your orchid care routine, and things are looking good. But when you go to water your orchid on its next scheduled watering day, you...

6 Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Orchid

As we enter the season of thanks, there’s one item we know will make it to your gratitude list this year: your orchid. Sure, some people may think it’s “just a plant,” but as an orchid owner, you know the truth. From...

Everything You Need to Know About Orchid Care

When it comes to orchid care, it doesn’t get any easier than three ice cubes a week. But unlike other flowers, orchids go through several changes during their lifecycle. Here’s what you need to know to keep your orchid...

How to Get Kids Involved in the Care of Orchids

Growing orchids can be a family affair. If you have children in your family, why not get them involved with the care of your blooms? Giving kids a plant to take care of can be a good first step in responsibility without...

How to Disinfect Your Orchid Supplies and Pots

Disinfecting isn’t just for keeping humans healthy. Orchids need it, too. Properly disinfecting cutting tools, pots and your hands helps prevent the spread of disease when you’re trimming your blooms or repotting. ...

Can My Orchid and My Pet Coexist?

Your furry friends are like family. You would never want to bring something into your home that could potentially pose a danger to your pet. Likewise, you also probably don’t want to invest in a plant your pet has the...

Do I Have to Wait Until My Orchid is Done Blooming to Repot?

For novice orchid owners, repotting your plant can be an intimidating task. You want to give your orchid room to grow and remove dead roots, but you don’t want to inadvertently harm your plant’s chances of reblooming. ...

3 Creative Ways to Let Orchids Inspire You in the New Year

Regardless of whether you’re someone who typically embraces New Year’s resolutions, we’re willing to bet you could still use some inspiration to be your best self in 2015. If you’re tired of being bombarded by...