"How often should I water my orchid?"
Orchids should be watered about once a week in winter from October through April, and twice a week in the summer time!

"My orchid is growing great, but it won't bloom."
Not enough light may be the problem if your leaves are a dark green, If the leaves are medium green, then the plant should be repotted.

"The roots of my orchid are growing outside the pot, is that okay?"
Most orchid roots will do this when the plant needs repotting. This is especially common with the phalaenopsis type.

"My orchid always looks dry, even a day after watering."
Over watering may actually be the problem. Water your orchid once per week for 4 weeks. Going forward, your orchid should typically be watered once per week during the winter months and 2-3 times per week during the summer months. If this is already your watering schedule, then your orchid may need repotting. Repot the plant in a fresh container, with fresh orchid mix. Be sure to prune off any decaying roots with sterile shears.

"Do I need to use a special pot when I repot."
Any pot with good bottom drainage will work well. Orchids should not sit in water, if they do, the root structure will begin to rot.

"The buds on my orchid look like they are drying out, and some are falling off."
Your orchid probably does not have enough humidity. Move your orchid out of any drafts. If it is not in a draft, then use a pebble tray to increase the humidity level.

"How often will my orchid bloom?" 
Every orchid is different, however most will bloom at least once per year. Some varieties such as dendrobiums, can bloom as often as every 8 months, while Cattleyas (corsage type) can bloom as much as 3 times per year.

" What orchids are the easiest to bloom?"
The phalaenopsis and Dendrobium are your more hearty types of orchids and easiest to bloom. Many of the new Intergenetic orchids found in Gubler's Premium Selection are also proving to be easy for the beginner grower.