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Orchid Care for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

Ok, bloomers! So, you just brought home your first orchid and, like any new parent, you’re both excited and scared about caring for this new little life.

When Should I Repot My Just Add Ice Orchid?

Ok, horticulture enthusiasts! We know some of you love technical details, so we're going to do a deeper dive into orchid repotting. Big picture: Just Add Ice Orchids generally need to be repotted every 1 to 3 years,...

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...

Giving Phalaenopsis Orchid Plants as Sympathy Gifts

Sending plants as sympathy gifts is a great way to show you care. Phalaenopsis orchids are a distinctive choice for a sympathy gift, and even for a funeral service. Their inclusion in a service won’t set off anyone’s...

How to Safely Display Your Orchid Outside This Summer

Putting your Phalaenopsis orchids outside for the summer adds a nice splash of color to your patio or deck. Taking care of an orchid plant outdoors is easy, but they still need the same love and attention you give them...

Not Great With Houseplants? 5 Reasons to Buy Phalaenopsis Orchids

Phalaenopsis orchids are the perfect plant if you love the look of fresh-cut flowers but hate having to throw them out when they die a few days later. And when it comes to taking care of potted houseplants, your track...

5 Last-Minute Sweetest Day Gift Ideas

Sweetest Day is Saturday, Oct. 19 this year, a day to celebrate your love for your significant other as well as friends and family. Sweetest Day got its start in Cleveland in the early 1920s when a local candy company...

3 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Repot Your Orchid

You should repot your orchid every one to two years to keep it healthy and help it grow. Repotting also keeps the potting media in good shape, allowing for the rapid drainage and root aeration that Phalaenopsis orchids...