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With all the different fertilizers out there, how do you know which one is right for your orchids? Every company has their version of a 'Growth' formula and a 'Bloom' formula and promises that...
Here are some secrets about orchids that have mine blooming like crazy! Try it and you'll see!
If your up for a challenging potted plant for your home, consider the orchid. It is worth all your efforts because of their magnificent beauty!
St. Patrick’s Day is a festive occasion for millions around the world, be they of Irish heritage or other. So get your green on and hit the road. Here are some tips for building a fun getaway...
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...
Growing orchids is often considered to be a difficult hobby, but with time and consideration to the needs of orchids, it can really be quite simple. I have found the largest issue most people have...
Orchids are some of the most loved and admired houseplants, and for good reason. They boast stunning, showy blooms and large waxy leaves. Orchids have the reputation for being difficult to grow,...
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...
Orchids are always thought to be notoriously difficult to care for, but actually they are very hardy, very amicable plants both brighten and beautify any space they are in. You don't need to be a...
Orchids are a beautiful addition to your house. The flowers are absolutely gorgeous and brighten up any room. Orchids come in many varieties. They have long lives and are fairly disease resistant.
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...
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...
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...
Warm-growing orchids, including vandas and phalaenopsis, prefer nighttime temperatures between 60 and 65 degrees F and daytime temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees F. Here's how to take care of...
Bringing orchids into your home will provide you with beautiful, long-lasting flowering plants that can be a graceful accent to any part of the house. How to choose the best orchid for your home?...
Live plants are lovely but such a commitment! They struggle with seasonal changes in your home environment and when summer comes you have to hire someone to plant-sit while you’re on vacation! I...
There are many plants that adapt well as houseplants. Some we see often, some are less common. All need rich soil and good light. Most need to dry out no more than on the very surface of the soil....
Orchids are typically part of gardens and yards, used as ornamental plants only for looking at and tending to. However, orchids are also used as a food by some cultures and a growing number of...
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...
Intermediate-growing orchids, including cattleyas, dendrobiums, many oncidiums and some paphiopedilum, prefer nighttime temperatures between 55 and 60 degrees F and daytime temperatures between 65...
Terrestrial orchids grow in the ground in the garden. They prefer woodland shade, and bloom with delicate flowers. Grow terrestrial orchids in USDA zones 4 to 8.
Transplant orchids to your garden so that you can enjoy them in a natural setting. Some cool-climate orchids can grow outdoors in USDA zones 9 and 10. In USDA zone 8, set your orchids outside for...
Surprise your guests by infusing your Thanksgiving celebration with the tropical flare of a Hawaiin themed foods and decorations. Throwing a Hawaiian theme Thanksgiving party is easy with the...
Orchids are beautiful flowers but can be difficult to get them to bloom time and again. More than one orchid has been purchased with the expectation of repeat flowers, only to show nothing but...
Growing exotic orchids can seem a difficult task, as many species of the beautiful flower can be finicky about their environment. Choosing the right plant for the right area of growth is an...
Valentine's Day is the world's most romantic day, a day full of promises of romance to come. One of the most widely known symbols of that romance is flowers, more specifically roses. But not all...
Orchids! The name, alone, creates fear in many, and it isn’t difficult to understand why. I, too, have read article after web page in a dedicated search for information, only to glean from each...
Orchids inspire more loyalty and passion than almost any other flower type. An exotic, primarily tropical and hauntingly beautiful species, the potted orchid makes an amazing Mother's Day gift.
An orchid requires more attention than some houseplants, but you can grow these beautiful flowers if you can set up the proper environment to keep them healthy. Be prepared to invest time to care...
In the wild, orchids grow on trees, at the base of trees or on rocks. Because of their unique native environments, orchids require different supplies than most house plants. Beginners must stock...
Growing orchids successfully indoors can be quite a challenge, requiring quite a bit of time and patience. However, the exotic beauty of the blooms can certainly make the cultivation of orchids...
Vanda orchids have some of the most colorful blooms in the orchid family. From bright blue, to candy fuchsia and punchy purple, their crayon colored blooms are why they are some of the most...
Bark can be a fertile ground for growing orchids. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Growing orchids need special care and, in turn, special supplies. Learn more in this free educational video series.
A windowsill can be the perfect indoor location to grow orchids. Learn more in this free educational video series.
The phalaenopsis orchid is one of the easiest orchids to grow in the home. It is also one of the most beautiful. Its impressive blooms were originally thought resemble moths, and thanks to the...
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...
Sophrolaeliocattleya orchids are a hybrid cross between Sophronitis, Laelia, and Cattleya orchids. Abbreviated Slc, Sophrolaeliocattleya orchids are very manageable as house plants. Read below...
Using Hawaiian wedding flowers, will give the wedding an immediate warm tropical atmosphere. Hawaiian flowers are bold, bright, and many of them are fragrant as well. Mark Twain wrote about the...
Vanda orchids are epiphytic orchids. This means that they do not attach their roots to soil. Instead, they get their support from other plants, although they are not parasitic. In the wild, vanda...
To grow orchids, allow them a lot of morning light, keep the soil moist, do not allow the plant to sit in water and avoid giving them nitrogen-based fertilizer. Find out why orchids do best in...
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...
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...
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.
Fragrant Peacock Orchids (Botanical name "Acidanthera murielae", and actually not an orchid at all!), are a fairly rare sight in gardens yet rank among the most enticingly fragrant...
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...
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...
The Orchidaceae genus is a vast family of flowering semi-tropical perennial plants with more than 25,000 species in existence, 100,000 hybridized cultivars and many hundreds of varietals that are...
Cool-growing orchids, including cymbidiums, odontoglossums, masdevallias and many paphiopedilum, prefer nighttime temperatures between 50 and 55 degrees F and daytime temperatures between 60 and...
Repot your orchids every two years, or when you notice the potting medium - the "soil" in which they're planted - starting to break into smaller pieces.
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