Mini orchids are some of the most attractive blooms you can grace your homes with their beauty. Because they come in a number of colors, they are a popular flower to decorate within many areas. They do have certain care requirements, so before you purchase a mini orchid, you need to know how to take …
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Orchids are known by most people as simply being beautiful flowers, but after you plant them, their aerial roots may baffle you. However, it is perfectly normal for your orchid plant to develop aerial roots, and caring for the roots isn’t as complicated as you may fear. Although orchids are amongst the largest families of …
An excellent way to care for orchids is to repot them once in a while as they grow, especially since they may live for more than 100 years. Aerial roots are essential for orchids and should be your main consideration for repotting. Repotting frequently will ensure the orchid flourishes and produces beautiful flowers every blooming …
Overwatering orchids causes root and crown rot and eventually leads to the death of the plant, which is something we gardeners might not want to happen. In this article, I will explain how I normally handle overwatering to prevent the death of my plant. How to Save an Overwatered Orchid To save an overwatered orchid, …
Orchids include many thousands of species. While they are found in the wild in the entire world, they’re also popular for cultivation. I have learned that cultivating orchids can be tricky, and one of the tricky aspects of raising orchids is estimating an orchid’s life expectancy. The sheer number of different species means that the …
While the orchid flowers are spectacular to view, and they do last a long time, they don’t last forever. At some point, you may begin wondering, “Why are my orchid flowers falling off?” This isn’t usually a cause for concern unless your orchid has taken ill and is dying. Why Are My Orchids Flowers …
When you picture an orchid, you may think of a healthy, lush green plant with breathtakingly exquisite flowers that bloom rarely. Yet, a sad reality is that many orchid owners struggle with yellowing leaves that ruin the perfect picture. They may ask, “Why are my orchid leaves turning yellow?” Why Do My Orchid’s Leaves Turn …
Lovely additions to your home, orchids come in various colors with blooms that range from very simple and delicate to those that are grand. Expensive to purchase, you can expand your collection by rooting broken pieces of your plant or clipping pieces of it and learning how to root an orchid. You can grow orchids …
With their breathtaking blooms, orchids possess an exotic quality that makes them an attractive choice for plant lovers. I’m sure many people can attest to how easy it is to be lured in by an orchid’s gorgeous flowers when displayed at a garden center or grocery store. Before you know it, you’ve bought one. Many …
Plant nurseries and gardening centers across the globe are home to orchids with leaves that stand shining in such a glossy manner that they actually appear fake. The leaves of these orchids are polished to perfection, almost to a point where you might see yourself in them. Orchid leaves are pretty prominent, so it’s essential …