The quality and condition of a Phalaenopsis orchid’s leaves can provide valuable clues to the plant’s general health. Learning to recognize signs of orchid distress and understand the meaning behind the appearance of...
To thrive, Phalaenopsis orchids need plenty of bright but indirect light. Overexposure to direct sunlight can damage delicate orchid leaves, causing dehydration and sunburn which can result in premature bloom drop....
The shape, size, veining and character of its leaves tell a story about an orchid plant. If you know how to decipher the clues, the leaves of an orchid plant can reveal quite a bit of information about its species,...
In the “Care” section of our Just Add Ice Orchids website, you’ll find a section that asks, “Having Trouble?” and it’s there that you’ll find advice on Discolored Orchid Leaves, Orchid Flower or Bud Loss, Orchid Pests...
For orchid lighting, Phalaenopsis orchids do best in indirect sunlight, as opposed to full direct sunlight exposure. You may never have thought about where the sun is coming in your windows or garden, but when you have...
Scientific American recently ran an article entitled “The Other Orchid Thief: Virus Ravages the Popular Flower”. It starts with the story of orchid hobbyist Colette Theriault, who bought her first Phalaenopsis orchid)...
