Instead of putting out new growths, your orchid has stopped growing during its growing season in the summer. Chances are your orchid is losing its roots to rot and they are incapable of taking up water and nutrients. Before you throw away the orchid, try to save it and you will be surprised how easy …
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Ever thought of making money with your passion for growing orchids? Want to make money growing orchids but don’t know where to start? Whether you want to do it on a part-time basis for extra income or turn it into a full-time venture, check out our in-depth guide complete with a list of wholesalers to …
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Orchids with white blooms are some of the most sought-after plants to add elegance to the indoor space. In this article, we found 20 white orchids from the main orchid families, including phalaenopsis, dendrobium, cattleya, and oncidium. Save this post to find your favorite to add to your collection. 1. Moon Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis) The Moon Orchid …
Shipping orchids can be tricky. This is especially true during the winter months when the transport vehicle runs the risk of becoming stuck in a place without heating. The dark, dry conditions during shipping can also quickly become detrimental to the orchid. If you sell orchids online or need to travel with your orchid, check …
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Repotting oncidiums can be daunting because they often become root bound when their thin, fragile roots become so tightly packed that they become impossible to separate. A root-bound oncidium isn’t necessarily an immediate concern if the plant is still flowering and not showing any signs of ill health. However, the longer you wait, the more …
Orchids are particularly sensitive to light and have varying light needs. Some species need strong light or even full sun, while others can thrive under partial shade. For those who grow orchids indoors, a PAR light meter is the best tool to measure if your orchids are getting enough light from the window or from an …
To know how healthy your sympodial orchid is, one of the best ways is to check those rounded pseudobulbs that grow above the roots and below the leaves. If their bulbs are rotten or wrinkled, you know they are struggling. Wrinkled bulbs are especially common for Oncidiums. The pseudobulbs of Oncidiums shrivel mainly because of …
If you own oncidium or cattleya orchids, you’ll find that those plump rounded growths called “pseudobulbs” at the base of the leaves and above the roots are susceptible to rot. The problem of bulb rot in sympodial orchids (e.g. oncidiums, cattleyas, dendrobiums) is similar to stem rot in monopodial orchids (e.g. Phalaenopsis). Bulb rot usually …
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For orchid lovers with tiny indoor space, miniature orchids are the best option. In fact, they may be considered more charming than their full-sized counterparts as they stay tiny and compact with relatively short flower spikes with an adult size of smaller than 10 inches (25 cm) tall. Take a look at our list of …
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Miniature orchids are cute. Miniature cattleyas are even more so. Not only do they stay tiny to 2 to 8 inches (3-20 cm) tall in their mature size, their flowers are often large and showy with vibrant colors. Some even have a unique, sweet fragrance. Save this article to find your favorite miniature cattleya to …
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