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. ...
Summer is right around the corner. Time to head outdoors and soak up the sun’s warm rays. Like you, Phalaenopsis orchids love the summer; however, summer weather can pose problems for your plant. Today, we’re sharing a...
So, you’ve mastered the first two steps of how to repot your Phalaenopsis orchid in Part 1 of this two-parter. You’ve done good work so give yourself a pat on the back! So far, you’ve learned: a. to trim up your...
There comes a time in every orchid’s life that it needs a new home. In a recent post, we discussed a few reasons moth orchids need to be repotted once every one to two years. Here’s a quick refresher: the media in which...
Caring for a Phalaenopsis Orchid, otherwise known as a moth orchid, is generally pretty simple. If you remember to water your orchid with 3 ice cubes once per week, make sure it’s warm enough and gets plenty of indirect...
In our previous post, we discussed why it is necessary to repot your orchid and when you should do so. The first step in repotting your Phalaenopsis orchid is to trim the spikes.
Owning a Phalaenopsis orchid is a rewarding experience. This type of orchid is easy to grow and with minimal effort, giving its owner beautiful and colorful flowers for several months. Some Phalaenopsis orchids will...
Many people who are new to owning Phalaenopsis orchids are often curious about the tight quarters that each Phalaenopsis orchid arrives in. It does not seem to matter if the pot is plastic or clay, the orchid appears to...
