LECA and Seramis are becoming increasingly popular as inorganic media for growing orchids in a semi-hydroponic setup. But what is the difference between the two and which is better for growing orchids? While both are baked clay, LECA has less than half the water absorption and retention capacity than Seramis. A LECA-only substrate can leave […]
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Variegated orchids aren’t your everyday orchids – their leaves sport stunning color patterns that’ll keep you hooked even when the flowers take a break. What’s more, every leaf tells its own story and these change with lighting and growth. Yes, the variegated orchids are quite rare and a bit more pricey, but oh so worth
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If you have ever bought orchids from a grocery store or a garden center, you must have some orchids with no names, also known as “NoID orchids”. You want to know their name or even their ancestry so as to know about their needs and to better take care of them. But, how do you
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Do you want to use cloning paste or keiki paste on your orchids, Philodendron, Monstera and other plants to branch a new shoot and to grow a baby plant (keiki)? And are you interested in mixing keiki paste yourself at home? Keiki paste is 1 part of a chemical called 6-BenzylAminoPurine (as cytokinin hormone) mixed
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Finally you have a baby orchid, or a “keiki”, appearing with a few leaves on a spike. But the initial excitement often turns into anxiety after waiting for months and still not a sign of roots. Is this normal? How long does a keiki take to grow roots? A keiki can take at least 8
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Are you worried about watering your orchids when you travel? Or, do you tend to overwater them? Try growing your orchids in self-watering pots. A self-watering pot can supply constant moisture to the roots of a plant automatically through a wick by drawing water up from a reservoir to the medium. It is easy and
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Fall has arrived. It’s prime season for most orchids to send out flower spikes. But what prompts an orchid to burst into bloom? More importantly, how can you encourage your orchid to produce not just one, but multiple flower spikes? Several factors play a pivotal role in triggering an orchid’s blooming cycle: the presence of
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Some people fertilize their orchids using things from the kitchen, like coffee, milk, or even bananas. However, not anything natural is a good fertilizer for indoor orchids, which are mostly epiphytic (or orchids that do not grow in soil). Since most orchids do not grow like most plants in soil, a good natural fertilizer should
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Rice water, commonly used to wash rice before cooking, is increasingly recognized as a potential natural fertilizer for orchids. This article explores its effectiveness, alongside similar practices like using water from washed beans or boiled potatoes, in nurturing plants. Is rice water or potato water a good fertilizer for orchids? Although rice water has some
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While kelp may be a familiar term, its benefits for home gardens, particularly for struggling orchids, are lesser-known. How is kelp or seaweed beneficial for orchids? Kelp or seaweed extract is an excellent organic stimulant for plant growth. It is not a fertilizer but a rich source of growth hormones, especially auxin for root growth.
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