Orchids Aren't Throw-Away Plants—Keep Them Alive Year After Year

Orchids, exotic and often expensive, may require a little more expertise than most plants when it comes to getting them to produce their extraordinary blooms. The good news is that the phalaenopsis orchid is relatively easy enough to grow and bring into bloom, even for the beginning gardener. While many orchids are specialty plants that are costly and hard to find, the phalaenopsis finds a regular spot right on the floral shelf at your local grocery. Popular as gifts, too often these plants end up in the wastebasket once the blooms fade.

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