Care of cut orchids
Cut orchidIf you have received a cut orchid (at its stem) as a gift, the best thing to do is keep its stem submerged in water: a vase, glass … It is important that the base of the orchid stem stays in...
View ArticleRepotting orchids
It's time to re-pot !Why repot an orchid ?Repotting is an operation which becomes necessary:ESPECIALLY due to the aging of the substrate. A decomposed substrate may cause the orchid roots to suffocate...
View ArticleShould one trim orchid to keep them healthy?
OrchidTo maintain your orchids, it is advisable to not cut your orchid. If you prune the stem, you leave little chance for your orchid to re-grow a stem or keiki (see below) quickly.If your plant has...
View ArticleFertilizer for orchids
Orchid FertilizerThere are plenty of fertilizers to grow your orchid. All fertilizers are not created equal, and each period of plant development can have a specific type of fertilizer. When the plant...
View ArticleWatering orchids
Watering orchidOrchids, like many plants, require special attention when it comes to watering. Too much water, and there is a risk of rotting which would kill the roots. Not enough water and the orchid...
View ArticleWhere to put my orchids?
Outdoor OrchidInside the houseAn orchid needs to be placed no further than one meter (or more preferably 50cm) from a window that is well lit especially during autumn and winter.Regular living spaces...
View ArticleMy First Year with Miracle-Gro Orchid Blend
Hi, I have been tending and growing plants of all kinds since the time that I was a child. My father was a gardener and visits to arboretums and orchid houses were a big part of my childhood. Being...
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