Mealybug or aphid. All bugs that are not welcome on orchids. Of course, you hope your orchid will never suffer from it, but unfortunately it is a common plague on many types of plants. If it does happen, in this article we give tips on what you can best do about it.

 

What to do with mealybugs?

Does your orchid suffer from lice? Then here is a useful tip! To combat the lice, mix 90 ml of spirit, 140 ml of water and 3 drops of detergent or green soap. Shake well and spray on the lice. Be careful with the flowers, though, as it may stain them. You can also buy lice control products at the garden centre. Usually you have to repeat this a few times, as lice are stubborn.

Also read: Care tips from the orchid growers

 

How do you recognise mealybugs?

Mealybugs can be recognised by small white bugs of about 3 to 5 millimetres that secrete a substance that looks like cotton wools. Like almost all lice, mealybugs also secrete sticky honeydew. You can recognise this by the shiny speckles on the leaves of your orchid. The bug feeds on plant sap. It causes unsightly puncture marks on the leaves, but can also weaken the weakened one, making it more susceptible to other pathogens.

 

 

What causes mealybugs?

Mealybugs are strongly attracted to moisture. So if you have mealybugs on your orchid, it could well be that the plant is getting too much water. Aphids often appear in the winter months when the humidity in the house is too dry and the pot and roots too wet. Draughts can also be a cause. When fighting mealybugs, it is therefore important not to water the plant too much in order to further repel the aphids and eventually deprive them of nutrition.

 

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Keukenhof is the perfect place to celebrate spring in the Netherlands. The flower park in Lisse will be open for the 75th time from March 21, 2024. It’s one of the most beautiful attractions in The Netherlands and is visited by people from all over the world.

Also read: This is Peach Fuzz: Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2024

 

Keukenhof 2024

Keukenhof will be open from Thursday 21 March to Sunday 21 May 2024. The 15 km hiking trails are laid out in such a way that you have a spectacular view of the fragrant flower gardens and flower greenhouses. During your walk, you will see unique, weekly changing flower shows, beautiful ponds and various pavilions with restaurants and terraces. In addition to the flower gardens, Keukenhof is also home to the largest sculpture park in the Netherlands. You can admire many images here, made by national and international artists.

Keukenhof displays flowers and blooming plants not only outdoors, but also indoors. In the Beatrix Pavilion, you can enjoy orchids in a wonderful colourful ambiance!

 

 

Practical information

Keukenhof is open from Thursday 21 March to Sunday 12 May 2024, from 8:00 am – 7:30 pm. More information and tickets can be found on their website.

Address:
Stationsweg 166A
2161 AM Lisse

 

Also read: Boost your wellbeing with long lasting and colorful orchids

Keukenhof is the perfect place to celebrate spring in the Netherlands. The flower park in Lisse will be open from March 20, 2025. It’s one of the most beautiful attractions in The Netherlands and is visited by people from all over the world.

Also read: These are the orchid shows of 2025

 

Keukenhof 2025

Keukenhof will be open from Thursday 20 March to Sunday 11 May 2025. The 15 km hiking trails are laid out in such a way that you have a spectacular view of the fragrant flower gardens and flower greenhouses. During your walk, you will see unique, weekly changing flower shows, beautiful ponds and various pavilions with restaurants and terraces. In addition to the flower gardens, Keukenhof is also home to the largest sculpture park in the Netherlands. You can admire many images here, made by national and international artists.

Keukenhof displays flowers and blooming plants not only outdoors, but also indoors. In the Beatrix Pavilion, you can enjoy orchids in a wonderful colourful ambiance!

 

 

Practical information

Keukenhof is open from Thursday 20 March to Sunday 11 May 2025, from 8:00 am – 7:30 pm. More information and tickets can be found on their website.

Address:
Stationsweg 166A
2161 AM Lisse

 

Also read: Boost your wellbeing with long lasting and colorful orchids

Orchids are among the most beloved and fascinating flowers in the world. With no less than 25,000 different species and an unparalleled variety of colors, shapes, and scents, they continue to captivate people everywhere. It is no surprise that orchid shows are immensely popular worldwide. These events attract thousands of enthusiasts every year, who are inspired by the beauty and diversity of these long-blooming plants. In 2025, there will once again be several stunning orchid shows in Europe and beyond. We have listed them for you!

 

Orchids | London, United Kingdom

Kew Gardens hosts the annual Orchid Festival, this time with a theme focused on the flora and fauna of Peru. The festival takes place in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and highlights Peru’s rich biodiversity, which includes more than 3,000 orchid species and diverse ecosystems.

• Date: February 1 – March 2, 2025
• Location: Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew Gardens
• More information: www.kew.org

 

 

Mille et une Orchidées | Paris, France

The exhibition Mille et une Orchidées is an annual event held in the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. For the 12th edition, taking place from February 6 to March 10, 2025, the focus is on the natural habitats of orchids. Visitors can admire a lush scenography that highlights the diversity of this fascinating plant family.

• Date: February 6 – March 10, 2025
• Location: Grandes Serres du Jardin des Plantes, 57 rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris, France
• More information: www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr

 

 

Keukenhof | Lisse, Netherlands

Every year, Keukenhof hosts an impressive orchid and anthurium exhibition in the Beatrix Pavilion. This show is known as the largest orchid show in Europe and offers a colorful and surprising display with thousands of different orchid flowers. Keukenhof is a world-famous attraction and the perfect place to celebrate spring in the Netherlands.

• Date: March 20 – May 11, 2025
• Location: Keukenhof, Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse
• More information: www.keukenhof.nl

 

 

Orchid Extravaganza | Singapore

This summer, the unique orchid show Orchid Extravaganza will take place at the iconic Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Covering approximately 101 hectares, the park is famous for its futuristic Supertree Grove, impressive conservatories (such as the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest), and beautiful gardens. Gardens by the Bay aims to transform Singapore into a “City in a Garden” by combining greenery with innovation. Orchid Extravaganza celebrates their national flower, the orchid, and takes visitors on a floral-themed journey through Singapore’s cultural heritage and community spirit.

• Date: August 1 – August 31, 2025
• Location: Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
• More information: www.gardensbythebay.com

 

 

Glowing Garden: a fascinating show by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde

Glowing Garden is a concept by Studio Roosegaarde and invites people to step into a surreal world seen through the eyes of a butterfly. With hundreds of orchids and other carefully selected flowers, Glowing Garden uses specific lighting technology to make these flowers glow, revealing an invisible aspect of nature. The show is not yet available to visit in real life, but here’s a preview:

 

Read more:  Glowing Garden; a fascinating show by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde

Glowing Garden is a concept by Studio Roosegaarde that invites people to step into a surreal world, seen through the eyes of a butterfly. Featuring hundreds of orchids and other carefully selected flowers, Glowing Garden utilizes specific light technology to make these flowers glow, revealing an unseen aspect of nature.

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It’s probably no surprise that orchids can bloom for weeks or even months. Since their impressive, lush flowers grow along the stem, it’s easy to compare them to a bouquet. With orchids, you essentially have a living bouquet of flowers in your home. Read on for inspiration on how to style orchids, just like a beautiful bouquet!

 

A living bouquet of orchids

Orchids bring not only color but also the charm of a living bouquet that you can enjoy for a long time. They are both durable plants and true style icons for your home. With no less than 25,000 different orchid species, there’s plenty to choose from.

 

 

A bouquet of happiness

With orchids, you also experience a moment of happiness from nature. Research shows that orchids enhance the feeling of happiness. For some, it’s the beautiful addition to the interior; for others, it’s the long-lasting nature or the satisfaction of getting the orchid to bloom again.

 

 

Months of bloom

There are many different types of orchids, each with its unique characteristics, blooming periods, and care requirements. How long an orchid blooms depends on the species. Some can bloom for up to three months! And depending on the climate and care, some orchids can even bloom several times a year.

Read more here: The blooming period of the 11 most popular orchids

 

Easy care

Another benefit of orchids as a living bouquet: they require very little care. The three most important care tips are:

• Water: Once a week, place the orchid in a shallow layer of water for about 10 minutes. Let it drain and then return it to the decorative pot.
• Light: Place the plant in a bright spot without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: Keep the temperature between 15-25°C.

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Of course, you can surprise your loved one on Valentine’s Day with an original do-it-yourself like scented sticks with Cambria, or even more fun: a kokedama with special orchids. But do you want to put your Valentine in the spotlight? Then surprise them with an orchid bouquet: flowers that last for months! If that’s not eternal love!

 

A bouquet of happiness

With the orchid, you not only bring a stylish addition into your home; you also experience a moment of happiness from nature. That orchids make people happy is proven by consumer research, with the orchid once again reaching the top spot in the list of houseplants that promote happiness. For some because of the beautiful addition in the interior, for others, it is in the long shelf life or getting the orchid to bloom again.

 

 

Months of flowering

The orchid is known as the queen of the plant kingdom. And did you know that the flowering period of orchids lasts longer than most other types of flowering plants? Phalaenopsis – the best-known orchid – easily bloom for eight weeks to months. Paphiopedilums are also sometimes called venus slippers (in English lady slipper or slipper orchid) bloom for six to 10 weeks. The average flowering time of Cambria orchids is six weeks.

Read more here: These are the 11 most famous orchids

 

The meaning of orchids

Since ancient times, flowers and plants have been used to make something clear to others. In the Middle Ages, but also in times before, great value was placed on symbolism. In Europe, the orchid is known for its beauty, richness and power.

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How nice is it to take your orchid out of its pot and turn it into a kokedama? This is very well possible since orchids have aerial roots and can therefore grow without potting soil. The pot is really only used to place orchids. Pack the root ball as a kokedama (moss ball) for an even more beautiful styling and natural look. A trendy indoor mini garden with exclusive orchids. Easily done, and a beautiful effect!

 

 

DIY: Kokedama with exclusive orchids

You will need:

• Paphiopedilum
• Sheet moss
• Winding wire
• Wire cutters

 

Read also: DIY: scented sticks with Cambria and tuberose

 

Get to work:

Step 1:

Carefully remove the Orchid from the plastic pot. As well as Paphiopedilum, you can also use other exclusive orchids of course.

 

 

Step 2:

Fold the moss around the roots and try to keep as much of the root ball inside the moss as possible.

 

 

Step 3:

Secure the moss by wrapping the wire around it. Keep the moss damp with a plant spray.

 

 

 

Curious about the best way to water your orchid? Also read: 3 ways to water your orchid

 

Source: Thejoyofplants.co.uk