Orchids require a different type of potting medium than what our typical houseplants do. This is because orchids are epiphytes aka ‘air plants’ – plants that live on the surface of other plants, trees, and even rocks. Typical houseplants are terrestrial plants; plants that grow from the ground. They are therefore potted in normal potting […]
BEGINNER INFO
This is where all info for orchid beginners is located.
How to save orchid flowers
Many first-time orchid owners panic when they see the flowers whither or the flower spike starting to turn yellow. “Help, my orchid is dying!” – Well, I have good news for you; your orchid isn’t dying. What’s happening is totally natural. Flower spikes aren’t your orchid – your orchid is the leaves, crown, stem, and […]
How to water an orchid
I still remember when I brought my first orchid home; a white phalaenopsis orchid rescued from a dumpster. I had no idea how to water it. And as I started to look into it, I felt overwhelmed and discouraged. For a moment, I thought maybe orchids aren’t for me, as I don’t like plants that […]
Why are my orchid’s leaves drooping?
Drooping orchid leaves is an issue every orchid enthusiast has encountered at some point in time. Maybe it’s your very first orchid that is now showing these signs after a few months of purchase. Or perhaps you couldn’t resist that sad looking orchid on the clearance table, calling your name to be rescued? Or maybe […]
How to Repot an Orchid: Step-by-Step Guide
Repotting an orchid is slightly different to repotting a ‘normal’ houseplant. This is because most orchids are epiphytes, ‘air plants’, growing up high holding on to trees etc. ‘Normal’ houseplants are terrestrial plants, which means they grow from the ground. For a plant to grow from the ground or in the air, requires a different […]
Why are my orchid’s flowers falling off?
It’s exciting to pick a new orchid in the shop. Choosing which one to buy is understandably based on the type of flowers it has – there are so many different colors and patterns to choose from! Once the new plant is brought home you naturally want to enjoy the flowers for as long as […]
