Care

Phalaenopsis orchids need 1,000 to 1,500 foot candles of bright, indirect light to thrive. That range defines phalaenopsis

Pick a grow light by matching its coverage and distance to the orchid you actually grow. Do not

Miracle-Gro Orchid Plant Food Mist is a ready to use spray fertilizer sold for home orchid growers. It

Orchid care in winter comes down to one decision rule: water less, feed less, then add light and

No orchid species is documented as toxic to humans. That fact surprises many new growers. Still, only a

Match the chemistry to the pathogen before you buy anything. That single step makes choosing the best fungicide

Growers often assume orchids need a special insecticide made just for them. In reality, the leaf surface and

A blooming size orchid, coded BS on a nursery listing, will flower within 12 months of purchase. That

A grocery store Phalaenopsis typically costs $15 to $25. A blooming size plant from a specialist nursery often

Divide a cymbidium only when the pseudobulbs pack the pot rim to rim and flowering just finished. That