One question that orchid buyers have is, “Do mini Phalaenopsis stay small?” Mini Phalaenopsis (or moth orchids) are one of the most sold orchids in big box stores among shoppers who’ve never...
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Occasionally, a flower spike will shoot up from the very center of the orchid, called a terminal spike. What does a terminal flower spike mean, what causes it, and what will to do now? Terminal...
Blue orchids, mostly found in supermarkets and grocery stores, are eye-catchers. These Phalaenopsis orchids display a deep, rich blue that is so uncommon in nature. Even people who are not...
Is my Orchid Dead or Dormant? Top 8 Questions About Orchid Dormancy
Once an orchid has blossomed, displaying its beautifully exotic flowers, it will go into a dormant cycle. Some orchids have a shorter dormant cycle while others need a little longer time to recover....
An orchid keiki is a baby replica of the mother plant, with the exact same DNA. It’s a clone of the mother plant reproduced asexually—not by pollination. This new baby plant will display the...
Bud blast occurs when abrupt changes in the environment are too harsh for the orchid to adjust to, so the orchid withdrawals blossom growth to preserve energy. These changes can be in temperature,...