These are among the most fascinating orchids you can add to a collection. They can be unusual, sometimes wonderfully strange, and their flowers often look completely different from the familiar Phalaenopsis orchids found in many homes.
Is your orchid dropping flowers, developing yellowing leaves or looking wilted despite frequent watering? The culprit is likely orchid root rot one of the most common, yet reversible, issues faced by orchid growers.
Balconies can be wonderful spaces for growing orchids: fresh air, natural light and room to display these beautiful plants. But orchids aren’t your typical balcony flowers and they need a bit of thoughtful planning to thrive in an outdoor setting.
Growing orchids from back bulbs is as much about patience as it is about technique. Not every bulb will succeed, but when one does, the reward is a new plant with the exact genetics of a cherished parent preserved, multiplied and ready to bloom.
Snap a photo of your space. Send it to us in the DMs. Tell me the wildest, most ambitious idea you have for that corner. We have the Tillandsias, the hardy, sculptural, ethereal air plants that don’t need soil but definitely need a stage.
Growing orchids at home is often seen as something reserved for experts, greenhouse owners or people with endless patience. But the truth is very different. Orchids are not fragile showpieces, they adapt and simply respond to their environment.