Dendrobium Micro Chip flowers.

Dendrobium Orchid Care

Dendrobium orchids belong to one of the largest and most diverse genera in the entire orchid family, with over 1,500 recognized species. They are native to a vast range of habitats across Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. As such, their care needs can vary, but most home-grown types share enough similarities to follow…

Cattleya Kristi Leigh orchid.

Types of Orchids

Orchids are a very large and diverse family of plants. Orchids or Orchidaceae are in the family of monocot flowering plants in the superorder Liliiforae. Many people are surprised to find that orchids grow on all the continents except Antarctica. They can be found from the Arctic to the Equator and south from there. The…

Orange Cymbidium orchid flowers.

Cymbidium Orchid Plants

Cymbidium orchid plants were first mentioned in China during the Chin dynasty. Yes, way back in 265 AD. They are beautiful, delicate orchid plants that have been used for corsages. They come in a wide range of colors, including reds, yellows, whites, greens, and browns. Now, they are grown for the florist industry because of…

Bright pink Cattleya Betty Creelman.

Easy Cattleya Orchid Care

Cattleya orchids have been named since the early 19th century. The earliest named Cattleya was the Cattleya labiata. From the hobbyist’s perspective, they are probably the most popular plant. They are also named corsage orchids because they are commonly used in corsages. The Cattleya orchid plants have one of the largest flowers, 5 inches across. They…

red orchid.

Orchid Care Tips

Orchids are incredible, beautiful, exotic plant life forms that we invite into our homes and greenhouses to enhance, beautify, and purify the spaces where we live. They are not only alive, wonderful life forms that are willing companions on the path, but also creatures that support us by giving beauty to our lives, stimulating our…

phalaenopsis orchid.
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How To Care For A Phalaenopsis Orchid Indoors

This lovely Monopodial orchid was a recent housewarming gift from a thoughtful friend! I have never grown orchids of any type before, and I am hoping you can share some helpful tips for caring for this beauty indoors. I live in Greenville, SC, and I suspect this type of orchid cannot be raised outdoors. However,…