Orchid care for beginners- it’s easier than you thought!

“Orchids don’t make good houseplants; don’t buy an Orchid”. That was Grandma’s advice. And since I considered Grandma a gardening expert, I believed her.

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Learn how to care for orchids, water orchids, how to repot an orchid, which orchids to buy, and get tips for helping your orchid to rebloom again and again and again.

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Which orchid flower should you buy?

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Indoor Orchid Care: What’s the best temperature?

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How to water Orchids?

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Do Orchids need sunlight?

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE

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