Explore Diverse Orchid Types – From Phalaenopsis to Dendrobium. Discover Care Tips & Stunning Varieties for Your Orchid Collection. Dive in Now!
Brassavola orchids are perhaps best known for the sweet fragrance they release at night. In addition to the unique scent, these orchids are popular because their laid-back requirements make them a good choice for beginners. They don’t have the same diva-level needs that some other orchids require. Even for an experienced orchid grower, Brassavolas are …
Learn how to grow and care for terrestrial orchids in our growing guide! When people think of orchids, most often the iconic showy plants with ornate blooms along a single arced stem come to mind. But popular orchids that you’ve seen at your local grocery store or nursery are only one type of orchid plant. …
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Our Houseplant Resource Center team member once had a co-worker with a superstition about orchids; she believed they helped her business. Once her business dealings were complete and the flowers had bloomed and fallen off, she would throw the orchid away and get a new one. Sad, but true. At Houseplant Resource Center, we were …
When it comes time to choose an orchid, your options are endless. There are hundreds of stunning varieties of orchid plants, and most are known for their intricate and ornate blooms and bold, stunning colors. But not all orchids are revered for their flowers. The Jewel Orchid is a unique plant not necessarily known for …
Learn 3 ways to use orchids in your kitchen while you’re cooking your favorite meals. If you love orchids as much as we do, you may find yourself gazing at your orchid’s intricate blooms with one question in mind: Are orchids edible? The short answer is yes, orchid blooms are edible. Across cultures, orchids hold …
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Follow these 9 easy steps to make your very own orchid terrarium from scratch. An orchid terrarium is a pure delight. They’re decorative, unique, and give you plenty of creative opportunities, which makes growing orchids easy and fun. Dialing in your orchid care routine in a small, controlled terrarium environment is typically a lot easier …
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Now that you’re head over heels for your orchid, you might be thinking about growing your collection. It’s common for orchid lovers to grow a few plants at the same time since having a variety of ornate blooms is an easy way to brighten a room and add character to your indoor garden. If you’re …
This week we’re taking a look at the orchid mantis, a ruthless little insect that quite remarkably resembles an orchid bloom. Orchid mantises are fascinating because of their unique ability to change colors and camouflage to ambush their prey. They’re known for their ability to look like flowers and for their rather ruthless hunting strategies. …
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Vanilla bean orchids are responsible for producing the classic vanilla bean pods that are used to make all sorts of your favorite sweets. The vanilla flavor you love in ice cream, birthday cake, and your morning latte? It comes from an orchid plant. Like many orchids, the vanilla orchid is a tropical plant that requires …
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Discover the meaning of each orchid color so you can gift the perfect flower. Surely, gifting an orchid is a gesture of care no matter its color. But if you’re stuck on choosing the perfect orchid for a friend or family member, we can help you pick. Whatever the occasion, there’s a complementary flower color …
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