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Too Much Heat Can Damage Your Phalaenopsis Orchid

You spend all winter trying to stay warm—but did you know your Phalaenopsis orchid could actually be gettingtoo much heatright now? It seems counterintuitive, but it's true. Here's what you need to know aboutorchid...

I Received an Orchid for Valentine’s Day—Now What?

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and to your delight, you received your first Phalaenopsis orchid! Just Add Ice Phalaenopsis orchids will bloom for one to three months or longer after purchase. Variety and age play a...

How Will Heat Affect My Phalaenopsis Orchid? Part 1 Of 2

Phalaenopsis orchids are known for their hardiness and they are forgiving if we forget to water them on occasion throughout the year. During the summertime months however, Phalaenopsis orchids can become more stressed...

Orchid Care Basics: Temperature

Growing a Phalaenopsis orchid that will grow and bloom successfully requires careful attention to the three basic elements of orchid care: water, light (see our two previous posts), and temperature. Phalaenopsis...