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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...
Summer Sale 2025 - The biggest sale of the year has begun
If there's one time to expand your plant collection, it's now. At Claessen Orchids and Plants, the biggest promotion of the year will kick off on M...
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 ...
Why is my orchid dying?
An orchid is a beautiful, exotic plant - but sometimes it seems like it just suddenly loses its leaves, drops its flowers or even dies completely. ...
New: More and more products on our website with comprehensive care instructions
Whether you're a seasoned orchid collector or just starting out with this fascinating family of plants, good care information is indispensable. At ...
How large houseplants are safely transported by webshops
Have you ever doubted whether the do a good idea is to a large houseplant online at order? Perhaps ask you your wonder how such a vulnerable, high ...
Can you keep an orchid without potting soil?
Orchids are special in many ways, and one of the most surprising facts is that many species can live just fine without potting soil. In fact, for s...
Why it's better not to cut the aerial roots of your orchid
Have you ever looked at your orchid and wondered what to do with those thick, winding roots growing up from the pot? They sometimes seem wild and u...
How long does an orchid last?
An orchid is not just another houseplant. This exotic beauty attracts attention on windowsills and in living rooms for weeks with its elegant flowe...
Biological control of orchid pests: natural and effective
Every orchid lover has to deal with them sooner or later: unwanted visitors such as spider mites, thrips or mealy bugs. These pests can seriously w...
Here's how to ensure proper humidity for your orchids
Orchids are beautiful, exotic plants that add a lot of atmosphere to your home. Yet they can quickly show signs of stress when the air indoors is t...
Plants as survivalists - how orchids defy extreme conditions
Orchids are often associated with luxury and sophistication, but those who look beyond the windowsill discover something surprising: they are rock-...
