Orchid Care Information FAQ’s
When is the best time to repot my Orchid?
After the Orchid is done blooming. If it is an Orchid with numerous canes or Pseudobulbs (Dendrobium, Cattleya, Oncidium, Miltonia, etc.), wait until the new growth starts. If it is an Orchid without Pseudobulbs (Phalaenopsis, vanda, etc.), just wait until after blooming.
My Orchid just dropped all of the blooms after only a very short time blooming. Why?
Could be any one of these reasons:
- Got too cold or hot
- Smog problem or air not good
- Not enough humidity
- Too much sunlight
What kind of Orchid should I grow as a beginner?
Easiest Orchid for shade: Phalaenopsis
Easiest Orchid for bright light: Dendrobium
What kind or Orchid do I have? It looks like this…..
Post a photo to a site such as flikr.com for free, post to our discussion board and provide a link to see a photo of your Orchid, and we’ll answer your question on the discussion board.
Why should I grow an Orchid?
It will be with you a long time if you care for it well. Orchids are amazing plants for many reasons which you can read about here.