Orchids

I have over thirty orchids in my yard. Lots of different varieties and colors. My friends tell me I have a "green" thumb, but, I have some tricks for caring for my orchids. Knowing...

Every so often an orchid grower is challenged with a rootless plant. Orchids can loose their roots due to root rot (over watering or media that stays too moist), severe dehydration, disease, or...

Healthy orchids need repotted once every two years or so to accomodate their leaf and root expansion. While repotting may sound intimidating, it isn't at all... in fact, it's quite easy and enjoyable!

Healthy orchids need repotted once every two years or so. While repotting may sound intimidating, it isn't at all... in fact, it's quite easy and enjoyable.

This article is intended to aid anyone who has recently purchased a phalaenopsis orchid and does not know how to care for it. Orchids are beautiful houseplants that require slightly more...

Orchids grow naturally from trees in tropic areas throughout the world and mounting them on cork bark is the closest you can get to reproducing their natural growing environment right in your own...

Neem Oil is a broad spectrum pesticide, miticide, nematicide and fungicide. It repels a wide variety of pests including the mealy bug, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites, fungus gnats, beetles,...

Orchids have the reputation of being finicky plants to grow, but with some knowledge on how to care for them you won't find orchids to be difficult at all. Here's some ways to diagnose and treat...

Live orchids are becoming easier to find and cheaper to buy. It is not uncommon to find them now in grocery stores and garden centers ready to take home in full bloom. After it comes into the...

How many times have you thought about bringing home that amazing flower lei, knowing that by the time you go through airport security, wait the ninety plus minutes for the plane and then deal with...

The spice vanilla comes from the bean of the Vanilla Orchid the most widely grown is Vanilla planifolia also called Madagascar or 'Bourbon' vanilla. (They are called Bourbon from the Bourbon...

Aloe Vera is a common house plant that can be used to treat minor burns (including sun burn) Most people have a difficult time keeping it alive because they are too kind too it. With a few basic...

An orchid in bloom is a beautiful thing, and the blooms will last for months. If you have an assortment of houseplants, make your orchid the centerpiece. This arrangement will add beauty and...

Having a hard time growing your beautiful Orchid? Since Orchids are distinct flowers they also need to be maintained very well in order for them to keep their distinct look. Orchids are known to...

Here are some secrets about orchids that have mine blooming like crazy! Try it and you'll see!

I've searched high and low about how to properly grow orchids and have read a plethora of books on the subject matter. Still, it seems that the truth of the matter is that just about anybody can...

Want to keep your orchid happy and flowering? Or do you have an orchid that has lost its flowers and needs to be rejuvenated? This article is for you.

When considering planning to grow orchids, there are three aspects that you should take into account:

Pink orchids, Latin name Phalaenopsis schilleriana, are members of the orchidaceae family. Pink orchid flowers typically grow in the branches of other trees, growing and feeding off of decaying...

Just as there are many orchids that grow in trees perched on branches, there are many others that grow naturally on the ground. Terrestrial orchids need different care from the epiphytic tree...

Orchids that grow in the ground are known as terrestrial. Many orchids, however, naturally grow in trees and are known as epiphytic. Most of the orchids people like to grow in pots at home are...

The April showers and windiness have finally subsided. Flowers are ready to bloom with the help of the sunshine, birds and bees. When you start planting your flowers, consider growing some...

Hydroponic gardening is a sought after topic nowadays, nearly any plant can be grown hydroponically. Now people are turning to hydro for their orchids. This article shows you how to grow orchids...

Sometimes it may become necessary to repot orchids. Some growers of phalaenopsis like to repot every year.

I have always loved orchids but I could never grow them, until now! If you were like me and could not have an orchid survive beyond it's last beautiful flower, read on! You too can enjoy...

Essential steps to keep indoor orchids blooming. Before I learned the secret of caring for my tropical treasures, I basically resigned myself to buying a new orchid plant each time they ceased to...

Sophrolaeliocattleya orchids are a hybrid cross between Sophronitis, Laelia, and Cattleya orchids. Abbreviated Slc, Sophrolaeliocattleya orchids are very manageable as house plants. Read below...

Phragmipedium orchids, also known as Mandarin orchids, are native to Central and South American and closely resemble the northern hemisphere’s lady’s slipper orchids. Phragmipedium orchids are...

Ever want to to grow your own vanilla orchid? Ever have a cutting and not know what to do? This step by step guide will help you grow a vanilla orchid from a cutting in no time!!!

Orchids are beautiful flowers that bring joy to everyone who sees them, but sometimes they just won't bloom! Here are a few tricks to make your orchid the center of flora attention.

Ah, Orchids. Wonderful gifts, lovely on your desk at home or work...until they die. Orchids are not like other plants. They need love. Specific types of care and feeding go a long way to help...

Bear one thing in mind when thinking of how to pot an orchid: Don't use glazed or painted earthenware pots! Though decorative, they are damaging to plant growth. They keep the compost...

Orchids require special care and nurturing and they will reward your efforts with beautiful blooms, often for months. Repotting orchids can be a scary venture, especially if you’ve spent a lot of...