Orchid diseases

Get your orchids the biggest blooms by identifying these orchid growing mistakes new gardeners tend to make. (With fixes)

Mealybugs are a fairly common pest of orchids, especially Phalaenopsis. At first glance it looks as though the plant has some sort of cottony white fluffy mass on its leaves. Closer examination reveals a wingless insect that is feeding on the plant's tissue.

Phalaenopsis and other orchids respond quickly to any problems in their environment. Pimples are one of the signs of trouble. The first step in treating dark spots on orchid leaves is diagnosing the problem. Some phalaenopsis have naturally speckled leaves, so it can be a natural coloring. However, staining the leaves can also signify a bacterial or fungal disease. Bacterial leaf spot is quite common among orchids and can be aggressive and dangerous to phalaenopsis.

Learn how to clean orchid leaves with our latest article. We present you with some easy tips and tricks that will make your orchid's leaves sparkle!

Raising a Phalaenopsis orchid can be very challenging, see this free guide for how to identify and correct a problem.

Find out how to prevent, identify and treat orchid pests and disease. Plus, get special tips on how to care for a sick orchid.

When an orchid has finished blooming, you don't have to throw it away. You can make orchids bloom again! Read our tips in this article.

Stem rot most often afflicts Phalaenopsis and Vanda orchids and can be deadly if left untreated. Learn to identify, treat and prevent stem rot, or collar rot, in your orchid. #Orchid #OrchidCare #Phalaenopsis #StemRot

Most common orchid diseases can be prevented or cured, especially is caught early. Just as with pests, it is important to monitor plant health frequently and act immediately. Click here for some infor

How to get rid of algae on orchid roots, pots and potting media: everything you need to know. #orchid #orchidcare #algaeorchid #orchidroots #algaeonplant