Q I have found so many scale insects on my orchids that I have taken to washing each leaf and petal with a sudsy paper towel. Will this be effective, or do the insects also infest the soil? Are some ...

The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 95, No. 2 (June, 2012), pp. 312-318 (7 pages) We present the results of a field study conducted in 2011 to assess native epiphytic orchids in South Florida for ...

Q: I grow orchids both indoors and outdoors. The indoor orchids constantly are being covered with this white cotton looking pest. This condition also covers the plant with an oily sticky substance. I ...

A yellow leaf on your orchid often means something is off. The most common cause of yellow orchid leaves is overwatering. Pests, nutrient deficiency, and improper light are also fixable causes for ...