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Orchid Growing is Easy!
 

 

Cattleya

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Phragmipedium

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Vanda
 
If you can successfully grow houseplants, you can grow orchids by changing a few habits in terms of watering, potting media, and light. Click on the links below for instructions that will keep your exotic orchid plants growing, blooming, and bringing you pleasure for many, many years to come.
 

My new orchid plant just arrived and I've never grown one before. I need orchid help!
Phalaenopsis Orchid
Common orchid mistakes beginners often make, and how to avoid them.
My orchid has been doing great, but now its roots are coming out of the pot and growing everywhere. How do you repot an orchid?
What kinds of orchid pests and diseases do I need to watch out for?
Regretfully, due to the volume of email we receive, we cannot respond to individual orchid cultivation questions regarding orchid plants obtained through other sources. However, we are here to help. We urge you to register on our OrchidTalk forums and post your questions there. OrchidTalk registration is free, and our members will gladly assist you with your orchid growing!
Vanda Manuel Torres
Phalaenopsis, putting on a dazzling show!
C. harrisoniae and Blc. Waikiki Gold

RVO Newsletter Articles on Orchid Culture

The links below point to several articles which have appeared in prior River Valley Orchidworks Newsletters.Enjoy!

Orchid Flowers: How long should they last?

Orchid Viruses: Cultivate good cultural habits!

Orchid Labels: How to decipher a name!
The violet netting of Vanda Manuel Torres.
 
     
Pale pastels distinguish this cross between C. harrisoniae and Blc. Waikiki Gold.
 
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