There are different types of orchids and accordingly there are different requirements for repotting. Orchids such as Dendrobium, Pahiopedilum, Miltonia and Phalenopsis can do with annual repotting while Cattleya, Odontoglossum, and Oncidum need repotting once every two years. Orchids such as Cymbidium and Vanda would do well if repotting was done every third year.
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Growing orchids can be the most amazing hobby you will ever have. Once considered a pastime for only the very wealthy, growing these beautiful plants is now possible for everyone. Their popularity has made them more affordable, and information about how to care for them is readily available. People who have grown orchids for years [...]

There are numerous types of orchids that you can choose from, but white orchids are definitely some of the most popular. The white orchids have flowers that resemble the shape of a moth or butterfly, which explains why they are also known as moth orchids. White orchids do require different care than other orchid plants, [...]

As an orchid lover and grower you would be familiar with the importance of the humidity tray for orchids. However, there is always scope to discover something new even when you read or learn about something you are familiar with. Sometimes, going through something you are well versed with can provide new insights, when you [...]

The way you are watering orchids is very important as this is one aspect that could spell the difference between life and death of that particular plant.  Unlike regular flowers orchids are very sensitive to water and light and hence the wrong way of watering orchids can easily kill it.

Watering Orchids The Right Way
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Of all the flowering plants in the world, the orchid is definitely a fan favorite. The orchid is a flower of great magnificence and which brings about a universal message of love and beauty. Many people mistakenly assume that orchids must be grown outdoors or in a greenhouse to survive, but this is not true [...]

Orchids have very beautiful and exotic looking flowers which are the main attraction of these plants. Outdoors orchids are more common than growing orchids indoors because they need a medium amount of sunlight and, for some, lots of humidity. Outdoor orchids will need less care compared to those being grown indoors. There are just a [...]

There are over 25,000 orchid plants, as the orchid genus is one of the most populous plants in the world. Purple orchids are one of the favored types of orchids, because of their dramatic and exotic color and aroma. Although many people mistakenly think that orchids are a difficult plant to grow this is actually [...]