March Orchid Care

To Do Now:

1. March is a prime time for repotting orchids. Take this opportunity, before April showers turn to May flowers, to get your orchid repotting done. Our orchid care repotting section, complete with orchid repotting clinics, can help make the task easier.

2. Mounted orchids are fun and beautiful. Take a look at our new care sheet on mounted orchid care. We have orchid supplies for all your mounting needs, including new virgin cork tubes.

3. Orchid pests can be difficult to control indoors, especially in winter, as most insect sprays are too dangerous for indoor use. Staying vigilent and keeping a close eye out for pests is a good way to nip an outbreak right away. Physically removing pests from orchids by cleaning plants under a stream of water works well, however the bugs will likely return since removing adults usually leaves behind their eggs. Treatment for bugs needs to be repeated every week until there are no longer any more signs of trouble. rePotme offers our exclusive all natural GET OFF ME! Pest Control Spray made from cinnamon as seen in Orchids - The Bulletin of the American Orchid Society. This spray can be used alone or mixed 50/50 with rubbing alcohol to increase its effectiveness. Unlike harsh chemicals, GET OFF ME! is all natural and can be used indoors.

Looking Ahead:

1. April is one of the best months of the year for repotting orchids. If you have a lot of orchids to repot, consider getting orchid mix by THE BOX. Prefer our exclusive Imperial Orchid Mixes? THE CUBE is for you.

2. With Spring comes Orchid Shows and new orchids! Check out our care sheet on new orchid acquisitions for some practical care tips.

3. Spring is when we see new growth and orchids enter their prime growing months. FEEDME! MSU Orchid Fertilizer is ideal for feeding orchids year round.

Looking Back:

1. Happy Valentine's Day! Recognize the occasion with a valentine gift certificate.

2. Did you know that orchids can live indefinitely? Unlike cut flowers that fade within a week or two, an orchid can bloom for months and live for many, many years. Timely repotting is critical to orchid health. Find the right mix for your orchid here.

3. If you have not already had a chance to try some of the more exquisite orchid media offerings such as Monterey Pine Bark, Cork Nuggets, or New Zealand AAA Sphagnum, now is your chance. We have a complete line of Imperial Orchid Mixes which include these and other media.

4. Winter is an ideal time to participate in an orchid society. To find one near you, look on the local society page of the American Orchid Society.