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Yellow Orchids Bring the Sunshine

  
  
  
orchids
Approximately one-third of orchid species are able to achieve pollination without giving any reward to their pollinators.

Brighten Your Mood with Colorful Miniature Orchids

  
  
  
colorful mini orchids
Phalaenopsis orchids should be planted in a loose, chunky growing media that promotes fast drainage and allows air circulation around the plant’s roots (available at home and garden stores) to thrive.

Fuchsia Orchids Add a Splash of Color to Any Room

  
  
  
bright pink orchids
Use filtered water containing as little salt as possible to moisten your orchid. The roots of your orchid can break if they take in too much salt, resulting in discoloration or death.

The Many Parts of an Orchid

  
  
  
parts of an orchid
If the part of the orchid that connects the leaves and the roots is mushy, it is time to toss the plant.

Pink Orchids Sprinkled with Yellow Orchids

  
  
  
purple orchid with yellow
Watering orchids in the morning enables excess water to be drained or evaporated before the temperature becomes colder.

May Desktop Watering Calendar Now Available

  
  
  
May 2013
Make sure you do not miss a day of watering your orchid with our computer desktop watering calendars. There is a calendar available for each day of the week.

Avoid Over-watering Your Orchids

  
  
  
signs of overwatering orchids
 It is important to know that an orchid is better off being too dry than too wet. Overwatering can result in root rot.

Pretty in Pink Orchids

  
  
  
pink orchids
The Chinese continue to use orchids for medicinal purposes today, most commonly in the form of medicinal tea.

Choose the Perfect Place for Your Orchid

  
  
  
orchid on bench
When you are deciding where to place your Phalaenopsis orchids, you should not choose spots that receive harsh sunlight or direct draft from a cooling or heating vent.

When an Orchid Has a Silver Lining

  
  
  
Purple Orchid with White Veins
It is important to know that an orchid is better off being too dry than too wet. Overwatering can result in root rot.
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