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How to buy and grow orchids as houseplants.

What Are These Black Spots On My Phalaenopsis Leaves?

How to identify and treat black spotting on phalaenopsis orchid leaves.

Why Are the Leaves on My Phalaenopsis Turning Yellow?

Possible causes and solutions for yellowing leaves on phalaenopsis orchids.

What Are These Little Leaves Growing From My Phalaenopsis Flower Spike?

A description of the small plantlets that sometimes form on old phalaenopsis flower spikes.

What Should I Do After My Phalaenopsis Is Done Blooming?

How to handle a phalaenopsis after the last bloom falls off the flower spike.

Shopping for Orchids

How to buy healthy orchids from the garden center.

Repot An Orchid

How to repot epiphytic and terrestrial orchids. One of the most important steps any orchid grower can take for long-lasting, healthy plants is knowing when (and how) to repot their plants.

Growing Orchids Inside

How to grow orchids as houseplants, including tips on repotting, watering and positioning your orchid to increase your chances of success.

Watering Orchids

How to water orchids correctly, with tips on frequency and common mistakes.

Fertilizer Orchids — How to Feed Your Orchid Collection

Here's everything you need to know about feeding your orchids to get the healthiest plants and best blooms.

How to Get Rid of Orchid Scale

Orchid scale is a common problem. Here's a quick tip how to get rid of these pesky bugs.

Using Orchid Fertilizer

Orchids need to be fed regularly to perform at their best. But these unique plants follow their own rules when it comes to fertilizer. Orchid grower Fender's Flora offers a few tips on how to use and choose orchid fertilizers.

Making Your Orchid Bloom

It's very frustrating to successfully grow an orchid, but never be rewarded with blooms. Argus Orchids offers a few tips for growers who can keep their plants alive, but can't seem to coax forth flowers.

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