While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the ...

Once the specialty of only an exclusive group of gardeners, moth orchids (Phalaenopsis ... gets a little skittish when it comes time to repot their plant. As a general rule of thumb, orchids ...

Orchids (Phalaenopsis) are readily available this ... tempted to add another one to my collection. However, I usually repot them as soon as I get them home, because they are often planted in ...

Repot in the original container (no larger than 12-15cm across) gently packing fresh compost around its roots. To help re-establishment, water sparingly for six weeks, until it feels firmly rooted.