What are the best ingredients for an orchid potting mix? Phalaenopsis orchids ... so they don’t want a soil-like medium," explains Justin Hancock, horticulturalist at Costa Farms.

Best known for their unique forms and enchanting colors, orchids are beloved by novice and seasoned growers alike. Though ...

Keeping them healthy can be a task, but ice cubes as a watering method has become popular among orchid lovers. It provides an easy way to keep them consistently moist without overwatering- an ...

Water thoroughly and wait a week or two before watering again to help stimulate root growth in the new medium. While this basic potting method works for most orchids, some require special care ...

A clear pot is also helpful for detecting when an orchid needs watering, as it'll be easy to see if the potting medium is moist. Mr Smith made clear that people should use an "orchid-specific mix ...

Repotting orchids post-bloom can significantly benefit their next flowering cycle as the potting medium deteriorates over time. The repotting process involves removing any dead or decaying foliage ...

Mukdenia forms a mound of thickly textured, glossy foliage with red streaking that gets 1 foot tall and 1-2 feet wide at ...