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February 23, 20250

How to Prevent Orchid Pests and Problems

Not unlike lots of other plants, Orchids are also subject to a variety of pests and problems, and just like our moms used to say, “An ounce of pr

February 5, 20250

There are many types of orchid diseases, but this list was put together to highlight some of the more common types of orchid diseases and how to iden

December 27, 20240

One sometimes hears the question: “What’s the best pot for my orchid?” The correct answer to that is that there isn’t a single, best pot.

December 7, 20240

Ground Orchids, or Spathoglottis Pilcata, are a plant from the Orchidaceae family. They flower year round and are native to southeastern Asia and

November 29, 20240

Oncidium orchids are some of the most diverse and oldest types of orchids in the world. They were once described as difficult and temperamental.

July 21, 20240

Orchids have been known for ages as one of the more difficult plants to tend. The truth is, this isn’t the case as long as you have the proper to

June 30, 20240

Young orchids need better care than more mature plants. If this is your first time growing one, then there are a few things you should know befor

June 18, 20240

Cymbidium orchids are beautiful flowers that can be easily grown with the proper care techniques. If you plan on growing them, you will need to l

April 15, 20240

At some point it will become all too necessary to divide and repot that specimen Orchid you’ve been cultivating for years or any plant that has o

January 27, 20240

You are probably familiar with the need to presoak organic potting media components like bark, as it “opens up” the structure to allow it to abso