Phalaenopsis, or moth orchids, come in a myriad of colors, displaying exotics patterns and intricate designs. The Phalaenopsis is only one of the 780 genera of orchids, totalizing over 28,000 species...

Once you start becoming familiar with orchids, you quickly recognize the structure of three sepals, two petals and a labellum (or lip). Every once in a while, though, you’ll come across an orchid...

When you’ve dedicated so much time to cultivating and caring for your orchid, it’s only natural that when a little critter appears in your potting medium, all kinds of emotions can occur. Pests,...

If you’re thinking about transferring your orchids from the traditional potting media, (orchid bark, perlite, charcoal, and sphagnum moss) into a semi hydroponic media with leca pebbles, then...

Hydroponics is more indicated for orchids that prefer to have a short drying out period instead of a longer one. Their roots are constantly moist, in contact with water for the most part of their...

How do you transfer an orchid from sphagnum moss or bark into full water culture? First, you’ll need to chose the most appropriate time to do the transfer. Repotting an orchid during the wrong time...