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 […]
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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
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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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Hoyas are often confused with orchids. Are hoyas orchids? Hoyas and orchids are not related and have different vining structures and blooming features. But the plant care in terms of the light, temperature, and fertilizer requirement is very similar. In this article, we will show you all the differences and similarities. 1. Classification In terms
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The sensitive air roots of orchids can get fertilizer burn or even rot if the water or liquid fertilizer is too “hard”, in other words, containing too many minerals or soluble salts. The easiest way to understand how hard your water is is in terms of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). What is the best TDS
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Are you looking to expand your orchid collection, but not sure which to choose? We have created this comprehensive guide to nine most common genera in the family of orchids (Orchidaceae), namely Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Dendrobium, Cymbidium, Vanda, Miltoniopsis, Paphiopedilum, Oncidium, and Bulbophyllum. We will identify their different features, their preferred growing conditions, and 46 species
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It can be confusing – sometimes it’s called “pine bark”, sometimes “fir bark” or even “orchid bark”. Most people use the terms interchangeably, but their differences are quite significant especially when it comes to potting up your orchids, bonsai, and other houseplants. What exactly are the differences? Fir bark is a better growing substrate than
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Bark is commonly used as a growing medium for epiphytic orchids. Should you sterilize it and other growing substrates prior to use or reuse? You should sterilize used bark and moss only when it was previously with an orchid with rot issues, pests, or fungal infection. Otherwise, new bark from the bag should not be
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