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Three Orchid Colors That Are Perfect For Expectant Mothers

On the lookout for a meaningful gift for an expectant mother? Wow her at the baby shower when you present her with a beautiful, live orchid! Orchids represent fertility, making them appropriate gifts for the occasion....

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

In our previous article, we were discussing the importance of keeping your Phalaenopsis orchid free of heat stress during the summertime months. Here are some more signs to look for when heat has become a problem for...

Get Weekly Orchid Plant Watering Reminders

Great orchid care involves making sure your orchid is receiving the right amounts of light and humidity. You also want to make sure that the temperature is right in the area where you keep your plant. While watering...

Want Your Orchid to Bloom Again? Here’s How

A healthy Phalaenopsis orchid will delight you by displaying its colorful leaves, flowers and buds. But like any plant, this orchid goes through a life cycle that includes shedding old blooms and growing new ones.

Does Your Large Orchid Plant Need More Water?

Many well-meaning orchid lovers end up accidentally killing their plants with too much water. Your large orchid might seem like it needs more water, however it actually only needs a little bit of water each week to...

Orchid Bud Health: Learn How to Handle with Care

Spikes, blooms, leaves… the many parts of a Phalaenopsis orchid can give you a good indication of the plants overall health. Proper orchid care also focuses on a part of the plant that needs special attention: the bud.

Premature Bloom or Bud Loss on Your Orchid What You Can Do

Virtually every orchid fan has had the experience of looking in on their favorite plant one morning only to discover – oh no! – tiny buds or entire blooms dropped to the bottom of the planter, dead before their time. ...

Easy Buying Tips For Phalaenopsis Orchids

For those that have always wanted to buy a Phalaenopsis orchid you might think that the orchid is a delicate flower that requires special care and techniques in order to make it grow and thrive in a home or office...