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Complete Ficus Ginseng Bonsai Tree Care

Bringing home a Ficus Ginseng Bonsai Tree can fill your space with beauty and tranquility. Known for its unique root structure and lush foliage, this plant is a favorite among bonsai enthusiasts.

What You Need To Know About Your Orchid’s Roots

Your orchid's roots perform two functions critical for the successful growth of the plant. First, they hold your plant in place as it grows. Typically, in nature orchids live on tree branches high above the tropical...

Watering Orchids: Are My Orchids Getting Enough Water?

Much of the conversation around watering orchids is devoting to making sure your plants don’t get too much water. However, not getting enough water can also be dangerous to orchid health. Often, in an effort to ensure...

How Do I Know If I’m Overwatering My Orchid?

Overwatering is a common mistake many orchid enthusiasts make, and it can have serious consequences for your plants. Learning how to identify and manage orchid overwatering is crucial to keeping your orchid collection...

3 Factors That Affect Orchid Drainage

Potted orchids are quite deceptive. These lush, colorful and elegant plants may look like the typical houseplant, but they’re far from ordinary. In the wild, Phalaenopsis orchids grow on trees, not in the ground. They...

Tips for Preparing to Repot Orchids

The techniques used to repot Phalaenopsis orchids are significantly different from those used to repot other house plants; a fact that surprises most orchid owners the first time they repot their orchid. Some of the...

How to Tell When It’s Time to Repot Your Phalaenopsis Orchid

It can be tricky to tell when it’s time to repot your Phalaenopsis orchid. So beware!

Low Winter Humidity Can Harm Just Add Ice Orchids

Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytic plants, meaning that they grow on and are supported by another plant. In their natural tropical environment, these beautiful orchids attach themselves to the trunks and limbs of tall...