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Orchids That Thrive in the Summer Heat: Which Species Are Best Suited to Warm Conditions?
In July, orchid care often changes on its own. A windowsill gets warmer, a greenhouse heats up more quickly, and pots sometimes dry out much faster...
Why We Sometimes Ship Plants Later During Extreme Heat
Extreme heat poses a different risk to living plants than a typical warm summer day. Many orchids and exotic houseplants come from warm or tropical...
Neofinetia falcata, the Japanese orchid with collector's item status
In the shadow of Japanese history, far from the exuberance of many modern hybrids, grows an orchid that needs no grand gestures to impress. Neofine...
20 years of Claessen Orchids & Plants - Celebrate with us in our greenhouses
Twenty years ago everything started with a small greenhouse and a great love for orchids. What started as a hobby grew step by step into Claessen O...
A fresh start for the roots
When you notice that an orchid no longer looks as vital as before - the leaves are losing their luster, the roots are looking less fresh or growth ...
What kinds do you buy when you've had all the ordinary?
After dozens of plants, windowsill projects and bloom cycles, there comes a time when you think, What now? The standard Phalaenopsis, a variegated ...
Why some plants are black - and why that makes evolutionary sense
Black plants attract immediate attention. They seem almost unnatural in a world full of green leaves and colorful flowers. Yet they occur in nature...
The forgotten smell of orchids: Why many species smell and what it means
When you think of orchids, you probably think of unusual shapes, exotic colors and elegant flowers. But one aspect is often overlooked: scent. Yet ...
Spring 2025 in the plant world: trends, introductions and movement in the marketplace
The first three months of 2025 have shown striking changes in the plant industry. Where the year started quietly, an unexpected turn in market dema...
The 6 easiest unusual houseplants for beginners
Do you want to start with houseplants, but are you dreading complicated care regimens? Then it's good to know that there are plenty of easy species...
Tacca integrifolia: the bat flower that seems to fly
Some plants make you look twice. Or three times. The Tacca integrifolia, better known as the white bat flower, is one of those. This tropical appar...
Can I keep a plant in a room without windows or daylight?
Maybe you'd like some greenery in your hallway, toilet or basement. But what if that room has no windows at all? It might seem like a good idea to ...
