Journal · Blue Orchid and Tropical Plants
Notes from the greenhouse
Repotting, watering and keeping orchids alive through a Miami summer.
Jul 2026Nursery pots for growing on and dividingThe plain plastic pot nobody thinks about. Why sizes step the way they do, why drainage holes vary, and what to do with a pot after it has held a…Read →
Jun 2026When and how to repot a phalaenopsisThe four signs it is due, why you repot after flowering rather than during, and a step-by-step that takes twenty minutes.Read →
Jun 2026Growing orchids outdoors in south FloridaZone 10b lets you grow orchids on a patio year round. What that changes about pots, watering and staking — and the two weather events to plan for.Read →
May 2026Reading orchid roots through a clear potGreen, silver, brown, hollow. What each root colour means, how to tell thirst from rot, and why the clear pot is a diagnostic tool rather than a decoration.Read →
Apr 2026Staking an orchid spike without snapping itWhen to stake, where to put the stake, how many clips, and why staking too early gives you a straight spike pointing at the ceiling.Read →
Mar 2026Why orchid pots have holes in the sidesOrchid roots are not like other roots. What the slots actually do, why clear plastic is not just a gimmick, and what happens in a sealed decorative pot.Read →