Foliar feeding is not a myth if you do it right. It involves applying water-based fertilizers to the undersides of the orchid leaves. Orchids can absorb micro-nutrients through leaves, mostly at night when the pores or stomata on the underside of leaves are open. Micro-nutrients can enhance growth and blooming and are best fed through …
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An orchid without leaves is not necessarily a lost case. Leafless orchids with a good stem and some root(s) can be rescued, especially with proper care and patience. To find the right remedy, you must first identify the cause according to its early symptoms. So, why does an orchid lose its leaves? The common reasons …
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When an orchid goes crazy sending roots into the air out of the pot, you may be wondering if the orchid is trying to tell you something about the medium. Why does an orchid grow so many roots outside the pot? It is natural for epiphytic orchids, especially Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Oncidium, to grow aerial roots in different …
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If your orchids ever had rotten roots before, you must know what “stringy roots” are. Those are string-like pith or stele with a small diameter that is left behind after slipping off the brown rotten, mushy covering on the outside of a root. When you repot such an orchid, you may want to know: Should …
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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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We are used to seeing orchids in pots. But, can orchids grow without a pot? Epiphytic orchids can grow bare-rooted, without a pot or even growing medium, as long as they receive enough moisture around the roots. They can be grown hanging under a tree, mounted on wood, or placed in water culture. It depends …
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You are not alone – many of us have thought about reusing sphagnum moss for repotting orchids or for propagating plant cuttings. This is because buying new ones can be quite expensive. What’s more, we have also heard some people having success reusing them. So, can you reuse sphagnum moss? The short answer is: It’s …
Do you have dried moss sitting in your home, waiting to spring back to life? Moss can often revive from a dried, dormant state when rehydrated, given the right conditions. However, if it’s been heat-treated, chemically treated, or excessively dry for too long, revival may not be possible. Whether you’re a moss hobbyist or you …
When you run out of sphagnum moss for potting or mounting your orchids, you may be wondering about the green live moss outside in nature. Plus, that would make the orchid look quite nice, wouldn’t it? What about using live moss instead of dried moss as growing medium? Live moss can be used in top …
Growing Orchids with Live Moss? (Pros & Cons Examined) Read More »
Have you accidentally broken an orchid flower stem while it is blooming? Do you have some freshly cut orchid flowers and you want to make the blooms last? You can make freshly cut orchid blooms last up to 3 weeks by putting them in water with a little bit of sugar and bleach in a …
