Mary Ann Berdak

Orchid Potting: Quirky Pots

We are lucky enough to live in a warm climate where it is possible to grow orchids outdoors for most of the year, if not all year. Occasionally, though, the temperature falls and they have to be brought indoors. This is why I have my orchids in containers... Read >

Orchid Care Instructions: When And How Orchids Bloom

Impatient beings that we are, we sometimes are relentless and eager when it comes to things that need time to develop. Orchid flowers are beautiful to say the least. Because of this more and more orchid growers are looking for ways to speed up the pro... Read >

Orchid Types: The Mystery Behind The Black Orchid

The color black has been associated with everything mystical, supernatural, and even evil things throughout history. In the old days black flowers were believed to have evil powers that were used by witches in their magic. But do these black flowers reall... Read >

Oncidium Orchids - What Not To Do When Growing Oncidiums

Oncidium orchids are one of the most assorted and oldest kinds of orchids on the planet. They were once characterized as demanding and temperamental. Today, they have been cultivated anywhere where the weather is moderate and cool. They are in reality not... Read >

Orchid Care: Orchid Keeping For The New Blood

Orchids are beautiful flowers that make great gifts. The problem is that many people are intimated by these flowers when, with adequate time and care, there is really no need to be. Here you will learn the top three concerns new orchid growers have and wh... Read >

Orchid Longevity Secrets Revealed

The fountain of youth has fascinated the minds of people around the world since the beginning of time. Getting to live forever is such a dream for some. For others in the world of plants, it can actually happen. It is said that we humans can actually lear... Read >

Orchid Care Instructions: How To Avoid Heat Damage With Your Orchids

Part of a good orchid care program should be monitoring the temperature. Most people know that the delicate flowers should not get below a certain temperature. However, did you know that they can become too hot? In some cases, it may cause severe damage t... Read >

Orchid Problems: How Crop Problems Really Impact A Region

When a main crop in a particular region is hit hard by weather, insects, or a natural disaster, the economic consequences for that region and other regions can be devastating. This is especially true in the Middle East where a tomato shortage has occurred... Read >

Orchid Care: Age Old Myth - Orchids Are Parasites

From the time that orchids have been discovered, orchids were considered difficult and needy when talking about growing them. Although many years have passed since then, there are still some myths out there. Among the biggest misconception about orchid... Read >

Dendrobium Orchids - 4 Mistakes You Must Avoid With Dendrobiums

Dendrobiums are one of the most diverse species of orchids with over 1,200 genera spread all over the planet. As such, when choosing to grow them, many orchid growers cannot avoid making mistakes that are common for a large variety of species. Because... Read >

Cattleya Orchids - 3 Expert Tricks When Growing Cattleyas

Cultivating orchids such as the cattleya is said to be one of the most difficult tasks an orchid grower can get himself into. And this is with valid reasons. Unlike regular orchids, this kind needs very particular conditions to be successfully cultivated.... Read >

Miltonia Orchids - 3 Tricks to Make Your Miltonias Smell Amazing

If you are searching for orchids that look and smell amazing then you probably want miltonia orchids. These orchids are also a lot of times wrongly called pansy orchids because they are said to resemble the vibrantly colored blossoms of the same name. Thi... Read >

Cymbidium Orchids - 10 Essentials for Growing Stunning Cymbidiums

Cymbidiums are said to be the exception to the rule when talking about orchid care. This species of orchid is one that can thrive freely outside the walls of greenhouses and similar structures. In fact, because it does so well outdoors, it has been a pref... Read >

Phragmipedium Orchids - Do You Know The 5 Decisions You Must Make When Growing Phragmipediums?

Phragmipedium orchids are more commonly known as slipper orchids. Twenty types of these types of orchids can be found from South West Mexico to Central and South America. The blossoms are quite unique with colors varying from the shades of green, pink, or... Read >

Orchid Care - 6 Laws You Must Know to Grow Beautiful Orchids

Orchid care has come a long way from the old days. It has been perfected and made easier. These plants can now be cultivated anywhere from greenhouses to the comfort of your own home. Essentially all plants have the same requirements as orchids, but in or... Read >