What do pink or purple roots on my orchid mean? There are seven reasons that orchid roots change colors to a pink or purple: genetic predisposition, prolonged use of tap water, nutrient deficiency,...
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Some orchids do best when mounted instead of in a pot. In fact, we’re the ones that try to force orchids to fit inside pots to fit our own needs and wants, instead of letting them grow as they do...
Aren’t Paphiopedilums essentially the same as Phragmipediums? I used to think that all Lady Slippers were just another uncomplicated name for Paphiopedilums. It was quite a surprise when I found...
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...
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...