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A Visual Guide to Common Phalaenopsis Orchid Afflictions

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned gardener, caring for your orchid can raise many questions. Am I over watering? How should its leaves look? How do I know what a healthy plant looks like? To help you answer these...

Caring For Orchids: Are You Unknowingly Harming Your Orchid?

Sometimes, even if you do your best to ensure your orchid has the right watering schedule and environment to thrive, there are some care mishaps that can lead to unnecessary harm. Discovering that your orchid is sick or...

Will the Changing Seasons Affect Orchid Health?

The arrival of fall always seems to come with an element of excitement. Leaves begin to change, evenings get cozier and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of thick...

3 Ways to Keep Your Orchids Feline-Free and Growing

You love your pets, and you love your plants, but they don’t always seem to love each other. Cats, especially, can wreak havoc on orchids, whether they’re batting at the blooms or gnawing on the leaves. Today, we...

4 Orchid "Problem" Signs That Aren't Problems at All

There are thick, seemingly overgrown roots crowding the space on top of your potting media, and there’s something about them that just doesn’t look right. “Do I need to repot my orchid?” you think. If you’ve noticed...

How to Care for Orchids in an Overly Humid Environment

Is there such a thing as too much humidity for a moisture-loving Phalaenopsis? The short answer is yes. Too much of anything is never good. Excess humidity can open up the door to a new set of problems and headaches for...

4 Breezy Spring Threats to Avoid for Orchid Health

As we move further into spring and closer to summer, we celebrate the warmth and renewal of the season. However, if you’re an orchid owner, be aware that warmer air can bring hidden threats to your beloved plant. Here,...

The Essential Guide to Keep Your Orchid Blooms Beautiful

It’s a sight no Phalaenopsis owner wants to see: a table or floor covered in dying orchid blooms. After waiting several months for their orchid to bloom, many Phalaenopsis owners have unnecessarily experienced this...