Blooming is probably the favorite time of the year for orchid lovers. During this time, many people do not want to disturb their orchids, apart from trying to grow as many flowers as possible. Should we fertilize orchids or water them while they are blooming? Can we even repot them if we want to check […]
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We all have experienced the shock of witnessing our healthy-looking orchids die suddenly and rapidly within a matter of days. It starts with a leaf or two turning yellow overnight. A close examination can reveal a darkened area of infection eating into the side of the stem. And the next thing we know is leaf
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If you have not repotted your orchid for over two years, chances are your orchid is “root-bound” or “pot-bound”, with a lot of roots packed inside the pot and growing out of the pot through the drainage hole and the ventilation slits on the side. If you grow your orchids in terracotta pots, you may
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Growing roots is not difficult even 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 kelp and seaweed extract that
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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
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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
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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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