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How to Make Bark Mix for Your Phalaenopsis Orchid?

It is very important that you use the right potting medium for your Phalaenopsis orchid, because it can have a significant effect on the plant’s water requirements. The ideal potting medium is one that allows quick...

Preparing Your Orchid for Exhibition (Part 2)

Today, we will continue our discussion of several other things that you can do to make your Phalaenopsis orchid look more impressive before an exhibition.

Preparing Your Orchid for Exhibition (Part 1)

After spending so much time and effort growing the perfect Phalaenopsis orchid, you will surely want to show it to other orchid lovers. Joining an orchid exhibition is the best way to share your pride and joy with...

Join the International Phalaenopsis Alliance

As Phalaenopsis orchid lovers, we have a lot to gain from joining a Phalaenopsis society or organization. We can meet with fellow enthusiasts and share our knowledge and experiences, as well as take part in...

A Guide to Pruning Phalaenopsis Orchids

The bloom cycle of Phalaenopsis orchids usually lasts two to four months. If you want your orchid to bloom a second time within a year, you can prune its stem at the end of its blooming cycle. Other kinds of pruning,...

The Life Cycle of a Phalaenopsis Orchid

The life cycle of a phalaenopsis orchid is similar to that of an ordinary flower. It consists of six stages, namely, seed production, germination, seed formation, seed maturation, flowering, and reproduction. If it is...

How to Pollinate Phalaenopsis Orchids (Part 1)

After you have grown healthy phalaenopsis orchids that bloom year after year, you may want to take your hobby to a new level by pollinating them. Pollination is achievedwhen the pollen, or pollina, attaches to the...

Diagnosing Watering Problems in Phalaenopsis Orchids

Many phalaenopsis orchid growers have trouble diagnosing watering problems, because the symptoms of overwatering and under-watering can be very similar. Both overwatering and under-watering will cause damage to the...