Tip for Phrags
Many growers keep Phrags in a saucer filled with water to ensure that they never dry out. These orchids are one of the only ones which naturally come from a very wet environment in nature and will tolerate this kind of constant moisture. It is recommended that you use rain water for them since they are sensitive to salt in the water.

Labeling plants for shows
Use one of those many address labels you get in the mail to label your plants when you take them to a society meeting or exhibit. Many are pre-gummed so they stick easily and it keeps you from having to write labels for each of your plants. You can put the label on an extra white plant stake and push it all the way into the medium also.

Dechlorinate your water
Dechlorinate your water by allowing tap water to sit uncovered for at least 24 hours. This is critical if you use sphagnum moss in your culture as chlorine will cause the moss to break down faster. During the winter this also serves to bring the water to room temperature so it will not harm your orchids.

Multifloral Paphs and Phrags
Watch your multiflorals as they grow to make sure that you put the stake in front of the stalk as it elongates to produce another flower. If you don't do so, you run the risk of having one of the bloom branches behind the stalk and the flower will not present itself well.

Crumble up spaghnum moss for extra moisture
For those plants that just seem to dry out between waterings, take some dried spaghnum moss, crumble it up on top of the regular potting mix. When you water the dust will be carried down into the mix and absorb water there providing an extra source for the plant. This should allow you to water it on a regular schedule with all your other plants.

Refrigerate Neem Oil
Neem oil will become rancid when kept at warm temperatures such as in a greenhouse, so refrigerate the bottle and just take out and use what you need. The oil will gel at refrigerator temperatures, so take it out a couple of hours before you want to use it. Only make what you are going to use within about four to eight hours as the oil will biodegrade after that time.

Use an orchid journal to keep track of your plants
Growing orchids is a fascinating hobby and most people who get serious need to keep a journal of how their plants are growing, when they flower, etc. This is important so that you can determine when the next flowering period is coming up, check to see when you last repotted, and keep track of how the individual plants are growing.