How to Care for an Orchid in Bloom
September 10, 2026
If your orchid has open flowers, treat it as a display piece, not a project. Knowing how to
If your orchid has open flowers, treat it as a display piece, not a project. Knowing how to
An orchid basket is an open sided container, usually wood or wire. It lets air reach roots from
Yes, you can cut orchid roots, but only the dead ones. A dead root is hollow, papery, mushy,
New orchid owners often assume the sphagnum moss their plant arrived in is safe to leave alone. Retail
Growers often believe there is one best npk ratio for orchids, a magic number printed on a bottle.
Do orchid pots need drainage holes? Yes, every time, no exceptions. This holds true for Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, Cattleya,
Shoppers assume a mini phalaenopsis is a baby orchid that will grow into a full size plant. That
A hiker spots a pink flower glowing under the pines and kneels down for a closer look. She
Your phalaenopsis roots press hard against the clear pot wall. A gray plug of dead moss sits at
Types of dendrobium orchids fall into distinct horticultural groups, not just colors. Dendrobium is one of the largest