Although growing an orchid is not a very complicated process and can be learned easily, it does not necessarily mean that orchids are safe from developing problems. Orchid problems come along with growing orchids. Roots are the most common part of your orchid that would show signs that something is wrong with your plant. Your orchids will definitely experience having problems for a certain point in their life. Sometimes avoiding these problems...more
The 5 Steps of Orchid Pruning - Everything You Need to Know Orchid pruning is a very crucial part of basic orchid care. It must be done for several reasons; to get rid of broken dead or diseased branches, to stimulate flower and plant growth, to control the size and the shape of the orchid plant, to augment structural strength and to revive old flowering branches. Pruning orchids is a different procedure than trimming common houseplants....more
Among the many plants available orchids are one of the easiest plants to grow using orchids stem. To be able to do it appropriately you will need to know exactly the right place on the stem to cut. To make this possible you need to basically know something about the orchid that you chose to propagate.Orchids can either be epiphytic, meaning they thrive up in the trees, or terrestrial, meaning they thrive on the ground. If you know what exactly the kind of orchid that you are growing you can easily know whether it is epiphytic or terrestrial. You must also remember that using sterile tools in cutting your orchids is very important in order to prevent infection from developing. There are also basic steps that you can follow in order to cut the stems of your orchids appropriately. In following these steps, make sure you also follow the proper order. Orchids can be very vulnerable in developing infections once propagated; therefore it is important for you not to miss any step. It's also advisable to make use of cinnamon, which is a natural bactericide, on the cut ends of the stems; this is if you do not want any pesky diseases to be infesting one plant to another.If what you are...more
Pruning orchids is indeed very important once it has started to flower especially if you want to promote a new growth. Pruning also ensures that your plant will be healthy and will bloom repeatedly. Majority of novice orchid growers can be very nervous about pruning their plant because they are scared that they will damage the plant.Pruning your...more
Finding an orchid sale is what most orchid enthusiast is usually busy about. Finding a fresh and unique deal of orchids is one of the many things related to growing an orchid that orchid lovers would spend most of their time with. If you are one of the many orchid enthusiast out there who are continuously on the look out for unique and good quality...more
5 Great Steps When Caring For Orchids When you look at orchids you can often think that these exotic flowers are difficult to grow and only the best gardeners can grow and care for them. Years ago, this was mostly the case, but today there is so much rich knowledge out there about caring for orchids that anybody who wants to learn, can grow these beautiful plants.With such a diverse range in species and hybrids, you could be thinking where do I start? There are 25,000 species and over 100,000 hybrids to choose from, so picking one that is simple to grow and maintain with minimal cost is easy.Let's go over some key steps you should consider:1. When picking your orchid, find out if they require any special care and maintenance. This will help your orchid have the best chance for longer health and show a wonderful bloom when in season. One orchid that's a good start to learn with is the Phalaenopsis orchid. They can be easier on growers who have little experience and still look great with a stunning purple or a silky white flower. Phalaenopsis orchids can bloom for up to three months in the right conditions.2. Sunlight is something you don't want to over look. Orchids love...more
Caring for orchids is not a complicated process, despite the firmly held belief that orchids are difficult and complex plant to keep alive in your home.By taking some time to do a research about the unique needs of your specific orchid; you will...more
Orchids, like all plants, require feeding if they are to maintain their health and produce the magnificent blooms for which they are famous. One of the first mistakes is to treat orchids like any other house plant when it come to using orchid...more
Most people would mistakenly think that because orchids have a lot of variety and that it is very abundant, they thought that finding a specific variety of orchids will no longer be a problem. At times, finding a specific variety of orchid can be...more
Growing and caring for orchids is actually an ancient custom. According to history people have been growing and harvesting different variants of orchids for hundreds of years already. Generally, there are over 35.000 different species of orchids that...more
When you adore plants and loves to cultivate your garden yourself, it is highly possible that you have your own set of favorite flowers to grow. But, if what you are looking for is a flower that smells sweet and buds quite often, then you might want...more
Among all the flowering plants, the orchid family is indeed the largest. For centuries, orchids became very popular because of the exquisite beauty of their flowers. This is mainly the reason why orchid plants have gain worldwide popularity. The...more