Orchids really are easy houseplants – if you understand them and appreciate how they’re different from other flowering plants. With a little knowledge, you’ll be one step closer to growing these beauties right and enjoying their tropical flavor year-round!

So You Want to Grow an Orchid… (Try Phalaenopsis)

A Phalaenopsis makes a great “first orchid” for homeowners who admire orchids but have been too nervous to grow one on their own. Just beware: With the incredible array of colors and patterns these plants offer, it may be hard to stop at only growing one!

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