Bettencourt has a selection of orchids worth seeing. We do research. We use all inorganic, Perlite material which is a volcanic material with holes so that it acts like a sponge. We do our own breeding and create our own seed pods. Although some people feel orchids are sensitive, complicated plants to grow, Bettencourt feels differently.
Orchids are no more difficult to grow than many popular flowering plants.
Bettencourt offers five tips for growing Phalaenopsis orchids with Perlite as a growing medium. Place them in east or southeast light in Wisconsin. Fertilize them once per month using a balanced fertilizer. Water the orchids, allowing them to become almost dry. Never allow the plant to sit in its own water.