When growing orchids, there can be confusion about whether an orchid needs a winter rest or not. After all, there's such a huge variety of orchids, each with it's own growing requirements and...
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If you are new to orchid growing, the term "winter rest" may seem foreign to you. After all, the care requirements for many other houseplants stay the same throughout the year. Some orchids, on the...
Have you ever noticed a green slimy substance on your orchid roots and orchid pot and wondered what it was? This happened to me recently. I found the inside of my clear orchid pot covered in a green...
If you are new to orchids, you may be wondering about orchids and their blooms. Specifically, you may wonder how often orchids bloom, when they bloom, and what an orchid might need in order to bloom...
You may have heard of orchid growers using rainwater on their orchids, but should you do it too? If you are new to orchid growing, it can be a little confusing figuring out what kind of water is best...
Did you know that vanilla extract is made using vanilla bean seeds? Also known as vanilla orchid seeds, vanilla beans are prized for their flavoring and aroma. If you have a vanilla orchid, you...
