Are you planning a vacation but worried about the fate of your thriving seedlings? You can keep your seedlings watered while you are away using hydrogel crystals, plant bath, automatic watering system, wick system, plastic bag greenhouses, topdressing/mulch, cluster setup, and help from friends and neighbors. In this article, we will navigate through these 8 …
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Drip irrigation systems have become a popular choice for gardeners, providing an efficient water-conserving solution for watering plants and seedlings even while on vacation. Drip irrigation systems are excellent for raised garden and vegetable beds, greenhouses, and even potted plants, delivering water directly to the plant roots and minimizing water waste. When choosing the best …
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When it comes to cacti, many people might assume that these drought-tolerant plants thrive only in arid environments with low humidity. However, some cactus species actually prefer higher levels of humidity. So, it depends on the species of the cactus. Generally, epiphytic cacti like high humidity levels of 50-80%, and dessert-dwelling cacti species with thick …
Plants like seedlings, bonsai, and other delicate houseplants need a special watering can. They need a much gentler sprinkle because they have delicate leaves and are usually potted in small pots where too much water at once can flood, splash and overflow, and the soil could be hydrophobic and compacted with difficulty in absorbing water. …
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To know how healthy your sympodial orchid is, one of the best ways is to check those rounded pseudobulbs that grow above the roots and below the leaves. If their bulbs are rotten or wrinkled, you know they are struggling. Wrinkled bulbs are especially common for Oncidiums. The pseudobulbs of Oncidiums shrivel mainly because of …
If you own oncidium or cattleya orchids, you’ll find that those plump rounded growths called “pseudobulbs” at the base of the leaves and above the roots are susceptible to rot. The problem of bulb rot in sympodial orchids (e.g. oncidiums, cattleyas, dendrobiums) is similar to stem rot in monopodial orchids (e.g. Phalaenopsis). Bulb rot usually …
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If you have ever overwatered your houseplants, you must have noticed that their leaves would turn yellow and their roots would rot with too much water in the soil. However, if you propagate the cuttings in water, they would grow new roots. How come plants die in waterlogged soil, but can grow in water? …
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Oh yes, the struggle of over or underwatering your plants, I get it. If you find it difficult to determine when and how much to water your plants, then scoop up a quality soil moisture meter– your plants will thank you. In this review, I’ve rounded up 10 soil moisture meters to share which are …
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Instead of pouring water from above, many people like to water their houseplants, including orchids, from the bottom. Is it also better for watering your indoor succulents? Bottom watering is not only an alternative to watering from above. Bottom watering is actually necessary to keep succulents hydrated and alive especially when the soil gets too compacted …
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For orchid lovers, their favorite time of the year is probably when their orchids are blooming. When that happens, many people do not want to disturb their orchids, apart from trying to grow as many flowers as possible and make them bloom longer. Should we fertilize orchids or water them while they are blooming? Can …
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