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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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