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 …
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You’ve heard all the buzz about vermicompost, or “worm poop”. The organic substance decomposed by worms is soft like humus and is often used as a type of compost in organic gardens. How good is …
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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? …
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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 …
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Some people fertilize their orchids using things from the kitchen, like coffee, milk, or even bananas. However, not anything natural is a good fertilizer for indoor orchids, which are mostly epiphytic (or orchids that do …
Homemade Orchid Fertilizer That (Actually) Works! Read More »
Time and again people say that the secret to their healthy plants is just one thing: rice water—the water they use to wash rice before cooking. Similarly, others recycle the water used in washing beans …
We all know what kelp is but few know about its benefits for orchids, especially for the struggling ones in your collection. How is kelp or seaweed beneficial for orchids? Kelp or seaweed extract is …
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It is well-known that leftover coffee or spent coffee grounds makes a great organic fertilizer for the garden. But, is coffee really good for your orchids as well, especially if you grow them indoors? Coffee …
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When it comes to orchid care, the attention is often on watering. Fertilizing is often ignored. If you have just been watering your orchid without properly fertilizing it, you are just giving it water and …
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Foliar feeding involves applying water-based fertilizers to the leaves of the orchid. Some growers swear by it; Others call it a myth, claiming that the leaves of orchids are not designed for nutrient uptake like …
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