Phragmipedium orchids are just one of the divisions of the genus Cypripediaea, most commonly grouped together in one big bundle, known as the Lady Slipper Orchids. To form this vast genus, the...

Shriveled canes on a Dendrobium can cause certain discomfort. Why are they there? Should I cut them? Will they induce more flowers if cut? Are they a sign of dehydration? When your Dendrobium orchid...

Dendrobiums are the 2nd largest genus in the orchid family with over 1,400 cataloged species. These orchids grow in a vast array of conditions: monsoons, tropical rainforest, to cool and drier...

When we think about the types of Dendrobiums, we usually divided them into two groups or categories, the soft cane Dendrobiums and the hard cane Dendrobiums. Even though that is correct and those two...

Catasetum orchids display floral dimorphism, when male and female flowers on the same plant are mutually exclusive and differ by size, shape, smell, and growth patterns. Not only do Catasetum orchids...

Does Hydrogen Peroxide harm the orchid? Although Hydrogen Peroxide does have antimicrobial properties, it is not recommended for orchid care. The oxidizing properties of Hydrogen Peroxide on your...