Most people believe that it is difficult to grow roots, especially for a sick orchid that has lost its roots to root rot or overwatering. To encourage an orchid to grow roots, you only need to provide two conditions: warm temperature and moisture (but not too much) at the base of the stem. Also, a …
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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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Most people thought that orchids need little light and are best grown indoors. In fact, many orchids can tolerate and some actually need a strong sun to grow vigorously with more vibrant flower colors. Orchids that require the full sun are Vandas and Cattleya alliance plants (Cattleya, Epidendrum, Laelia, Encyclia). Oncidiums and hard-cane Dendrobiums can …
Orchids make perfect indoor plants with their low lighting requirement. When given the right artificial lighting, orchids can thrive and bloom indoors in a dark corner or in a room dedicated to growing orchids. To choose the best grow light for orchids, we need to consider the light intensity in watts, the light spectrum emitted, …
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Orchids are shade-loving plants but they can suffer from too little and also too much light. How much light is the best for orchids? The optimal light intensity for low-light orchids (e.g. Phalaenopsis, Jewel Orchids) is 100 μmol/s/m2 and that for high-light orchids (e.g. Cattleya, Vanda) is 500 μmol/s/m2, and for a photoperiod of 12-14 hours for …
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Algae can become a problem when growing orchids and other houseplants in a semi-hydroponic setup with an inorganic medium such as LECA in clear pots. They are aesthetically unappealing to some people and they grow very quickly that can suffocate the roots of the plant. To prevent algae from getting out of control in a …
When leaves turn yellow or brown, they are often misdiagnosed as sunburn, overwatering or fungal/bacterial infection. When bottom leaves drop, the problem is often ignored as natural shedding. While disease can be a cause, nutritional deficiency is most likely the root cause that makes a plant become more vulnerable to fungal/bacterial diseases and rotting. Simply …
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More and more people are switching from the conventional moss and bark media to inorganic media to grow orchids, especially in a semi-hydroponics setup, to reduce the hassle of regular repotting, the cost of replacing media, and the risk of root rot due to decomposed media. Which type of inorganic media is the best for …
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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 are rare beautiful gems for any orchid collection. Their leaves have intriguing patterns of different colors, giving us something to admire even when the plant is not in bloom. What’s more, the variegation differs from leaf to leaf and may change under different lighting situations and stages of growth. In this article, …
