Orchid Care & Growing Tips

Why Are My Orchid Leaves Wrinkling? - Potted

Why Are My Orchid Leaves Wrinkling?

James Johnston

Wrinkled orchid leaves usually aren’t caused by underwatering. Most of the time, they’re a sign that the roots aren’t functioning properly due to poor airflow or excess moisture.

Why Are My Orchid Leaves Wrinkling?

James Johnston

Wrinkled orchid leaves usually aren’t caused by underwatering. Most of the time, they’re a sign that the roots aren’t functioning properly due to poor airflow or excess moisture.

Why watering orchids on a schedule doesn’t work (and ice cubes don’t either) - Potted

Why watering orchids on a schedule doesn’t work...

James Johnston

Watering orchids works best when you respond to root signals, not a calendar. This post explains what to look for — and why schedules and ice cubes often fail

Why watering orchids on a schedule doesn’t work...

James Johnston

Watering orchids works best when you respond to root signals, not a calendar. This post explains what to look for — and why schedules and ice cubes often fail

Why Your Orchid Keeps Dying (And It’s Probably Not You) - Potted

Why Your Orchid Keeps Dying (And It’s Probably ...

James Johnston

If your orchid keeps dying, it may not be your fault. Learn the real reasons orchids fail — and how airflow and pot design can change everything. 

Why Your Orchid Keeps Dying (And It’s Probably ...

James Johnston

If your orchid keeps dying, it may not be your fault. Learn the real reasons orchids fail — and how airflow and pot design can change everything. 

Your Orchid Isn’t Dying — It’s Suffocating - Potted

Your Orchid Isn’t Dying — It’s Suffocating

James Johnston

Most orchids don’t die from neglect — they die from poor airflow and root rot. Learn why orchid roots need air and how the right container can completely change orchid...

Your Orchid Isn’t Dying — It’s Suffocating

James Johnston

Most orchids don’t die from neglect — they die from poor airflow and root rot. Learn why orchid roots need air and how the right container can completely change orchid...

Transplanting Grocery-Store Orchids from Plastic Pots Into Airflow Orchid Pots - Potted

Transplanting Grocery-Store Orchids from Plasti...

James Johnston

Grocery-store orchids are often grown for transport, not long-term home care. This article explains how transplanting into airflow orchid pots — and choosing bark or moss — affects root health...

Transplanting Grocery-Store Orchids from Plasti...

James Johnston

Grocery-store orchids are often grown for transport, not long-term home care. This article explains how transplanting into airflow orchid pots — and choosing bark or moss — affects root health...

How to Take Care of an Orchid (Without Killing It) - Potted

How to Take Care of an Orchid (Without Killing It)

James Johnston

Orchids don’t die because they’re difficult — they die because they’re misunderstood. This beginner-friendly guide explains how to care for an orchid the easy way.

How to Take Care of an Orchid (Without Killing It)

James Johnston

Orchids don’t die because they’re difficult — they die because they’re misunderstood. This beginner-friendly guide explains how to care for an orchid the easy way.