Skip to contentSpread the lovePerhaps you received an orchid as a gift, or you recently bought one at the store. If you are new to orchid growing, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed about what to do and how to take care of this plant. Don’t worry, I’ll provide some information below to get you started, beginning with day one.One of the first things you need to do when you bring home a new orchid is isolate it from the rest of your plants. Find out which orchid species you have, learn more about the care specifics and tailor your care to match its needs. Once your new orchid has...…Skip to contentSpread the lovePerhaps you received an orchid as a gift, or you recently bought one at the store. If you are new to orchid growing, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed about what to do and how to take care of this plant. Don’t worry, I’ll provide some information below to get you started, beginning with day one.One of the first things you need to do when you bring home a new orchid is isolate it from the rest of your plants. Find out which orchid species you have, learn more about the care specifics and tailor your care to match its needs. Once your new orchid has...WW…

Skip to contentSpread the loveWhen buying an orchid, many people first look at the blooms: how many flowers there are and what they look like. While there is nothing wrong with this, it’s not all you want to be checking out when choosing a new orchid.When buying a new orchid, thoroughly inspect the leaves, roots, and flower stems. Check the potting media and it’s condition. Look for signs of pests or disease. Doing a full inspection before you leave the store will increase your chances you bring home a healthy, quality orchid.Whether or not you are new to orchids, this helpful guide will...…Skip to contentSpread the loveWhen buying an orchid, many people first look at the blooms: how many flowers there are and what they look like. While there is nothing wrong with this, it’s not all you want to be checking out when choosing a new orchid.When buying a new orchid, thoroughly inspect the leaves, roots, and flower stems. Check the potting media and it’s condition. Look for signs of pests or disease. Doing a full inspection before you leave the store will increase your chances you bring home a healthy, quality orchid.Whether or not you are new to orchids, this helpful guide will...WW…

Skip to contentSpread the loveWhen it comes to choosing an orchid potting mix and knowing what kind of orchid soil is best, the decision can feel daunting. After all, there is a huge variety of options out there, from orchid bark to soilless potting mix varieties, sphagnum moss and more.Knowing what kind of potting mix to choose for your orchids boils down to your specific orchid’s needs. Different species have different care requirements in terms of watering and humidity levels. Once you understand your orchid’s specific care needs, you’ll be able to properly select the right orchid...…Skip to contentSpread the loveWhen it comes to choosing an orchid potting mix and knowing what kind of orchid soil is best, the decision can feel daunting. After all, there is a huge variety of options out there, from orchid bark to soilless potting mix varieties, sphagnum moss and more.Knowing what kind of potting mix to choose for your orchids boils down to your specific orchid’s needs. Different species have different care requirements in terms of watering and humidity levels. Once you understand your orchid’s specific care needs, you’ll be able to properly select the right orchid...WW…

Skip to contentSpread the loveMold on orchid roots and potting media can be a cause for panic among orchid growers, or at the very least, a cause for concern. Once you spot snow mold, black mold, white mold or any type of mold growing on your orchid, the first thing you may want to know is how to get rid of it.To treat mold on orchid roots and potting media, first isolate your orchid. For mild cases, treat the affected areas with a fungicide weekly until the mold is gone. For more severe cases, you will need to repot your orchid in addition to using a fungicide.In this article, I’ll go over...…Skip to contentSpread the loveMold on orchid roots and potting media can be a cause for panic among orchid growers, or at the very least, a cause for concern. Once you spot snow mold, black mold, white mold or any type of mold growing on your orchid, the first thing you may want to know is how to get rid of it.To treat mold on orchid roots and potting media, first isolate your orchid. For mild cases, treat the affected areas with a fungicide weekly until the mold is gone. For more severe cases, you will need to repot your orchid in addition to using a fungicide.In this article, I’ll go over...WW…

Skip to contentSpread the loveWhen growing orchids, there can be confusion about whether an orchid needs a winter rest or not. After all, there’s such a huge variety of orchids, each with it’s own growing requirements and nuances. Even experienced orchid growers can find it hard to keep things straight, especially if they have extensive orchid collections with many different varieties. So, which orchids need a winter rest?Many popular orchid varieties, such as the Dendrobium Nobile orchid, need a winter rest. Orchids with the ability to store water in their pseudobulbs and canes are more...…Skip to contentSpread the loveWhen growing orchids, there can be confusion about whether an orchid needs a winter rest or not. After all, there’s such a huge variety of orchids, each with it’s own growing requirements and nuances. Even experienced orchid growers can find it hard to keep things straight, especially if they have extensive orchid collections with many different varieties. So, which orchids need a winter rest?Many popular orchid varieties, such as the Dendrobium Nobile orchid, need a winter rest. Orchids with the ability to store water in their pseudobulbs and canes are more...WW…