Crested Gecko Substrate Guide for Bioactive Tanks
Crested gecko substrate choices can make or break a bioactive tank. This is because the substrate controls smell, mold, bugs,...
Bioactive Terrarium Setup Guide: Top 10 Essential Tips
A bioactive terrarium is a self-sustaining ecosystem. It’s a living world where plants, animals, beneficial microbes, and cleanup crews work...
Cattleya Orchid Care Checklist for Stunning Flowers
If you love orchids, you will love Cattleya orchids. Big blooms. Bright colors. Strong fragrance.They look expensive and delicate. But...
Get Creative with New Zealand Sphagnum Moss
For the past 30 years, New Zealand Sphagnum moss has been recognized worldwide as a premium Orchid growing media, but...
Our Favorite Orchid Care Resources
Caring for orchids can seem intimidating. After all, you have probably always heard how delicate they are. We bet you...
Not All Sphagnum Moss is Created Equal
If you have shopped for or used sphagnum moss in the past, you may have found yourself confused by the various claims...
Orchiata Helps Orchid Enthusiasts Grow Beautiful
We are the exclusive importer and wholesaler of Orchiata Bark, a premium New Zealand substrate that is used for a variety of purposes from horticulture...
Why is pH important when growing orchids?
pH is a numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of an aqueous solution. Solutions with a...
Tree Fern: The Ideal Solution for Orchids
August 2024Looking for a growing medium that provides excellent aeration, moisture retention, and long-term stability? Tree fern has you covered! Tree fern fiber is a game-changer for hobbyists...
Tree Fern Trial with Miltoniopsis
July 22, 2024What's the best way to reinforce the message that Fernwood's New Zealand tree fern is an outstanding substrate for growing orchids? By asking the experts to give it a try!
Acadian's Winter Orchid Care Guide
June 24, 2024When properly tended, orchids provide a dynamic visual. But ignore their care, and those intricate petals will droop with wilt, and their color will fade from vivid palettes to...
Our Commitment to Sustainable Management
March 18, 2024We are the exclusive importer of premium growing and bedding substrates from New Zealand used by horticulturalists and herpetologists across the United States. Our two main products...
How to Care for Your New Orchid
January 8, 2024Did you know there are 30,000 species of Orchids? Orchids, or Orchidaceae, have been around for millions of years and grow on every continent on Earth. For most Orchid experts this...
Orchiata Bark FAQ
February 5, 2024Not sure which chip size will work best for your orchid? Check out our sizing chart! This guide was created by our experts to help provide advice to hobbyists and experts alike!
My Ongoing Orchid Trial with New Zealand Tree Fern
By Allan Watson, August 19, 2024As an avid orchid hobbyist, I'm always interested in improving my growing techniques to improve the health, yield and size of blooms. With over 1,000 plants in my collection, I...
Spagmoss for Carnivorous Plants
May 13, 2024Spagmoss is a very versatile product. As you know, it is a favorite for orchid growers and reptile enthusiasts, but did you know that it is also a great potting media for carnivorous...
Spagmoss Helps Rehabilitate Rescued Animals
March 4, 2024New Zealand Spagmoss is a versatile substrate with uses that range from orchid growing to reptile bedding. Our latest guest blogger uses Spagmoss in its efforts to rescue Easter Island animals...
American Orchid Society Fall Members Meeting
April 29, 2024Just next month from October 19-23, orchid hobbyists, enthusiasts, and those who enjoy the beauty of orchids will come together for the 2nd annual International Orchid Show held...
Sustainably Sourced Tree Fern Launch
July 8, 2024Orchid growers as well as people with a passion for reptiles and amphibians who are based in the United States can now purchase tree fern products with a clear conscience...
Award Winning Growers Choose Orchiata
May 27, 2024The American Orchid Society regularly publishes awarded orchids on both its website and in the monthly edition of Orchids Magazine. We are always delighted to see so many of our...
Why is pH important when growing orchids?
June 10, 2024pH is a numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are acidic and those with a pH greater than 7 are alkaline...
Orchiata Helps Orchid Enthusiasts Grow
January 22, 2024We are the exclusive importer and wholesaler of Orchiata Bark, a premium New Zealand substrate that is used for a variety of purposes from horticulture to herpetology...
Not All Sphagnum Moss is Created Equal
April 1, 2024If you have shopped for or used sphagnum moss in the past, you may have found yourself confused by the various claims and descriptions found in the market.
Our Favorite Orchid Care Resources
April 15, 2024Caring for orchids can seem intimidating. After all, you have probably always heard how delicate they are. We bet you novice growers out there are always impressed when you see...
