Orchids

Fir vs Pine Bark:  8 Key Differences for Potting

fir bark vs pine bark

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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Top 10 Orchid Fertilizers: A Detailed Review (2023)

Best Orchid fertilizer

Ever felt confused about finding the best fertilizer for your orchids among the plethora of brands, formulas, and formats in the market?  What is the difference between the 20-20-20 NPK ratio and the MSU formula?  Which is better: water-soluble granular orchid food, liquid fertilizer, ready-to-spray mist bottles, and slow-release pellets?  Based on the nutritional needs …

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Keiki Paste vs Rooting Hormone: What’s the difference?

keiki

Some people want to apply keiki paste on a rootless keiki to make it grow roots, while others want to use rooting hormone to propagate shrub cuttings.   Keiki paste is often confused with rooting hormone.  Keiki paste contains the plant hormone cytokinin and is used to stimulate shoot growth on stems or shrub cuttings, while …

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Should I Soak My Orchids? (How To Do It Correctly)

Soaking orchids in water

Some people like to water their orchids from the bottom, also known as “soaking”, instead of pouring water from above.  This watering method can be quite convenient for indoor orchids and can save up on water. However, other people are strongly against soaking, saying it would increase the risk of root rot.    Whether soaking …

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