Buying House Plants - Make Me Cry

I’m working on a project to convert plants grown in soil to expanded clay. Sub-irrigation is not anything new to me and I’m a solid supporter of it. However, my experience with growing in “rock” - LECA - Lightweight Expanded Clay... Read More...

Colorful Phalaenopsis Moth Orchid Beyond White

Sometimes a pictures says it all. Moth orchids have moved way beyond white only. We have many more phalaenopsis pictures coming. Click for the basics on phalaenopsis orchids Check out this video on buying a moth orchid.  Read More →

Phalaenopsis - Right light for your Moth Orchid

Orchids can be classified into 3 groups depending on their requirement of light. The high (3,000 foot candles, medium (2,000 foot candles) and low (1,000-1,500 foot candles). Generally most orchids require plenty of light, preferably 6 hours... Read More...

Phalaenopsis - Moth Orchid Care

The season is changing, the nights are cooling down, and that means Orchids will soon be in the stores. So it’s time to look at some Phalenopsis care. Many specialty growers have added phalaenopsis orchids to their product line. Currently,... Read More...

Phalaenopsis Orchids - Care for your Moth Orchid

People view an orchid as some sort of exotic, and difficult to grow plant, when they really aren’t. Orchids have traditionally been grown by specialty growers, producing flowers for the florist trade or plants for the "collector". During... Read More...