ORCHIDERIA

Orchideria is all about nature and learning.

Hi! I'm Amanda Matthews, the person behind Orchideria.

I've made it my goal at Orchideria to provide solid research in orchid care. My objective is to provide a useful resource of free information about orchids and terrariums which could also promote peace. Working with nature cures the soul.

This educational website is an online guide full of in-depth tutorials, articles, and explanations that teach you how to care for your orchids. My mission at Orchideria is to connect you with nature so you can find harmony and serenity.

Once your orchid is healthy, learn how to craft it into an exotic floral design or create a unique terrarium.

Amanda Matthews, Orchids, and Midnight, her cat

Contrary to what many people say, orchid care is easy!

The only difference in successfully growing orchids or slowly watching them die them is information. At Orchideria you can find guides, care sheets, downloadable content and much more... The best part about working with orchids and terrariums is taking the accumulated stress off life, as you tend to the roots, leaves, and substrate.

Even if you've never owned an orchid before, with our easy-to-follow tutorials at Orchideria, you'll discover that they are a breeze to take care of. Plus, you'll discover a hobby that not only will soothe your soul, but can be quite profitable, too.

There's a massive quantity of topics that I could write about orchid care and cultivation.

What's the best substrate or potting mix for your orchid?

Which is better: sphagnum moss, fir bark, pine, charcoal, soil, or leca pebbles?

How do I water and how much water do I use?

How do I water a terrarium?

To facilitate your search, I've divided this site into categories on the LEARN PAGE, in the top menu. Below are some of the most recent articles from our site. You can also find videos on theYOUTUBE PAGE. If you want to get in touch, but don't want to leave a comment publicly, you can find a way through my CONTACT PAGE.

I'm also present on social media through INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, and PINTEREST. The best part of this website is the people we met along the way and the stories we share. So please get in touch.

How often should you water Phalaenopsis orchids?

My Orchid Spike Broke Off!! What Now??

Spanish Moss and Orchids: A Tricky Combination

Yellowing Orchid Spikes: 7 Reasons & Their Remedies

Can Orchids Grow from Cuttings? 4 Methods That Work

When do Phalaenopsis Orchids Bloom? A Guide To Patience

Are Terrariums Self-Sustainable? 3 Skills to Build Balance

Orchid Leaves Stopped Growing? 9 Reasons & Explanations

Will your grocery store orchid bloom again?

5 Reasons to Remove the Plastic From Your Orchid

HOW TO USE THIS WEBSITE

The articles above are the most recent. To take a look at all the articles, you can use the LEARN button at the top of every page, or click here:

See All the Articles -->

Instead of searching article by article, do you have a term (one or two words) you'd like to look up? My search bar is simple, so it only understands a few words.

the YouTube channel has just been launched!

Below are two YouTube videos from my channel. You can either watch them right here, which might take a bit to load, or on the YouTube platform. If you'd like a list of al the videos that have been launched, you can click the YouTube button at the top of each page.

About the Author

Theologian, Pastor, Author, and Orchid Enthusiast

Having the privilege to live overseas in a tropical habitat for most of my life, I naturally became an orchid enthusiast.

Once back home in the USA, I spent my free time recreating a cozy place for my orchids. I had to relearn everything I once knew about orchid care, since now I was facing harsh winters in Kansas and incredibly hot summers.

This website was the by-product of extensive research on how to recreate that environment inside my home.

By no means do I consider myself an expert but I'm an avid learner and willing to share the little I know with others. There are thousands of different ways to care for orchids, and the more we share, the more we learn.

What started out as a hobby has now grown into a passion, producing an online resource of quality information on how to connect with nature.

If you'd like to see the uncommon story of my life and how I ended up overseas in the first place, check out my AUTHOR PAGE.

In all, I wish you the very best in your orchid care! Happy Cultivating!

MY NEW ORCHID BOOK, ORCHID JOURNEY, IS ALMOST READY!!

I've waited so long for this!!! Orchid Journey is a 361-page orchid tracker and planner made for you to deepen your knowledge in orchid care as you experiment with different methods and techniques.

Call it what you'd like-- journal, diary, notebook, observation tracker--but this planner will take your learning to the next level. It's the perfect journal to expand your orchid collection.

Clicking the link below takes you to a page on Orchideria where I explain more about the journal and when it will be launched.

My Orchids Could Use Extra Care -->