Beginner's Orchid Growing Guide

You can stroll on down to local grocery store and easily find a Phalaeonopsis. Beautiful orchids that are beginner friendly and very easy to find. Common varieties are not fragrant, but you can find some that are from specialty growers. Phalaeonopsis...

99% of the time your orchid will come in pure sphagnum moss. While it is possible to grow orchids in this system, there is a reason why it almost always leads to the stress and then death of an orchid. The moss holds onto moisture for far too long an...

It is a misconception that you need to put orchids into a see-through container. The roots do photosynthesize, but it is not necessary. They will send out new roots outside of the pot anyways as they grow happily in your home. 

In a stagnant and dry indoor environment, a mister is an orchid's best friend. Don't forget to circulate the air often. This is not only good for the plants, but also for you! This can be done with HVAC, opening windows, and even a fan.

For an orchid to rebloom, it's a waiting game. A true test of patience is growing plants! I keep my orchids on a monthly feeding regimen. Just follow these two rules: 1. Diluting with more water is better than less. 2. NO spray fertilizers

Orchids tend to be quite floppy. Especially new flower spikes. They grow creeping up towards the light and you'll want to stake them upright to ensure that the blooms stay up and out of the foliage. That is, unless you want them to flow downwards!

Phalaeonopsis require less light than other orchids. This is what makes them easy to grow! Grow lights are not required. But sometimes our windowsills have obstructions. Trees, structures, and even the direction the window faces. In the event that a ...