The poster series highlighted here is for Targetâs Spring campaign. I picked a collection of icons that read Spring at a glance, and I illustrated them using only an Exacto knife and one piece of paper each. The simple illustration style is what makes them unique and interesting.
The first step with any store-bought orchid is to enjoy the bloom. Don't attempt to repot a flowering plant. After the bloom is done, go ahead and cut off the dead flower spike with sterile snippers and repot the plant. Orchids should be potted into specialized orchid pots in orchid mixture.
Orchids kept outdoors are more vulnerable to the elements that can damage flowers and leaves. Placing plants in a sheltered position can help minimize wind and rain damage. Here are some general tips: 1  While outdoor plants can be more vulnerable to pests, natural pest predators often mitigate the problem.