Orchids are lovely, and buying enough to fill your home and give for gifts can be cost-prohibitive. However, growing new plants from those you have is possible with some varieties of orchids. Some types of orchids can be grown using stem cuttings to start a new orchid. Rooting a new plant from stem cutting is …
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Those new to growing orchids might find it surprising that you cannot grow most orchids from a cutting. But if you cultivate dendrobium orchids, you can use the time-honored method of making cuttings and growing a new plant. How To Start An Orchid from A Cutting To start an orchid from a cutting, prepare a …
Some orchids are essentially air plants brought to earth, and their roots need good air circulation and water circulation to survive. Even the American varieties that grow in soil need a vessel that drains well and does not crowd their roots. Thus, containers with holes will stimulate the growth and health of orchids. Consider air …
Orchids require root trimming, which can freak out some novice gardeners. Annually, you must unpot or dig up your orchid to trim its roots. After you trim the dead stems, you uproot your plant and trim its roots, which results in improving its overall health. How To Cut Orchid Roots Trim the orchid using …
The majority of orchids are planted into specific potting mixes for orchids. But how to make a potting mix that is suitable for orchids? How to Make Orchid Potting Mix The orchid does not want to be planted in dirt. Orchids enjoy a variety of media that include things like perlite, lava rock, fir bark, …
If your orchid does not seem to be thriving, it could be an issue of root rot. It is terribly easy to rot the roots of an orchid- orchids like well-draining soil and sitting in water for any length of time can be disastrous. Root rot causes the roots to turn dark and squishy, so …
Orchids are very attractive plants that we enjoy in our workspaces and homes. With all the joy they bring comes the horror of them starting to die or wither away. Just a week or two away from a vacation with a lack of attention can reverse all of your hard work in keeping this plant …
Orchids are prized around the world for their beautiful flowers. However, they only bloom about twice a year for 1 month or so every time. Many orchid lovers, including myself, like to preserve orchid flowers so that we can enjoy their beauty year-round. I have learned how to preserve orchid flowers in the most effective …
Orchids are arguably one of the most addictive plants—the more of them you have, the more of them you want to grow. Like every other first-time orchid grower, my initial intention was simply to nature a few orchids until they set a bloom. Three years down the line, I have an entire greenhouse of orchids, …
Orchids are incredibly diverse, beautiful, and complex. The flowers are beautiful, long-blooming, and have fascinating fragrances and forms. We have a few options for planting Orchards in our gardens or indoors. I can plant them as seeds, bulbs, or by buying growing plants and transplanting them to my garden. Orchid bulbs are easy to grow …