My first orchid came as a gift, already in bloom, and I assumed I’d killed it within a month when the leaves started looking off. Turns out, I’d simply misread what the plant was telling me. Orchids have an undeserved reputation for being fussy. In truth, moth orchids — the most widely sold variety —…
You walk past your orchid one morning and notice it — a leaf that was once a healthy, deep green is now turning yellow at the edges. It is unsettling, especially if you have been caring for the plant with real attention and effort. Orchids have a reputation for being difficult, and yellowing leaves only…
The moment I noticed my cat chewing on the leaves of my Phalaenopsis orchid, my stomach dropped. Like most cat owners who also love houseplants, I had that immediate, panicked thought: Is this going to hurt her? If you are reading this article, there is a good chance you have had a very similar moment…
Orchids have a reputation for being dramatic. One week they look flawless, and the next, you notice something troubling — dark patches spreading quietly across those smooth, elegant leaves. It is the kind of thing that stops you mid-morning with a sense of dread. If you are seeing black spots on your orchid leaves, your…