Care

This post is a part of a larger series on how to care for an orchid. What do you do with an orchid after the blooms fall off? This is…

Orchids do best in conditions that mirror their natural habitats. So, what if you feed your orchid rainwater? Is that better or worse than using tap water, and if so,…

Overwatering an orchid is easy to do. But why do so many people overwater their orchids? What issues does overwatering cause, and can they be fixed? What is overwatering in…

Orchids don’t need much care, but one thing they need sometimes is the occasional repotting. But why would orchids need to be repotted, and how do you do it? Why…

Orchids have a reputation for dying easily and being difficult to care for. But is that true, or are orchids secretly low-maintenance houseplants? Are orchids high maintenance? They aren’t. All…

Orchids need water… But what kind of water? Most growers use tap water, but distilled water, filtered water, bottled water and even ice cubes are all recommended too. So which…

Most orchid species grow in rainforests around the world, and rainforests are humid. So how humid should the air be in your home if you keep orchids? How much humidity…

Orchids need water and humidity. That’s why most people mist their orchids with a spray bottle. But is this best practise? Could it cause more problems than it solves? Do…