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August 8, 2026

Repotting a Cattleya Step by Step: Rlc. Anna Balmores

Learn when to repot a Cattleya, protect its roots, and position its pseudobulbs in a new pot.

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August 1, 2026

My New Orchid Shelf: IKEA VITTSJÖ Growing Space

How to turn an IKEA VITTSJÖ shelf into an indoor orchid growing space with grow lights, sensors, and gentle airflow.

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July 25, 2026

Phalaenopsis Mini Mark: Basic Care and Repotting

Phalaenopsis Mini Mark care and repotting guide covering dehydrated roots, potting mix, flowering, light, watering, and temperature.

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July 11, 2026

Recovering a Cambria Orchid with Sphagnum Moss

How to recover a rootless Cambria with new pseudobulbs using pumice, sphagnum moss, airflow, and controlled watering.

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July 4, 2026

Disinfecting Orchid Potting Mix

Three ways to disinfect orchid potting mix, their benefits and risks, and the heat method I use at home.

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June 26, 2026

Repotting a Phalaenopsis Orchid Step by Step

When to repot a Phalaenopsis, which tools to use, how to check roots, and how to place it in fresh potting mix.

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June 22, 2026

First Steps After Buying an Orchid

What to do when you bring home a new Phalaenopsis: inspection, watering, cleaning, placement, and quarantine without stress.

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June 16, 2026

How to Care for Your Phalaenopsis at Home: A Beginner's Guide

Learn the essential Phalaenopsis care basics: light, watering, fertilizer, humidity, and temperature, so your orchid can stay healthy.

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June 12, 2026

How to Choose Your First Orchid: A Beginner's Guide

Learn what to check before buying a healthy Phalaenopsis: roots, leaves, crown, flower spikes, blooms, and warning signs.

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