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5 Point Foolproof Checklist for Mastering Orchid Care 11 May 2012 | 01:06 am
Orchids have been known for ages as one of the more difficult plants to care for. The truth is, this isn’t the case as long as you have the proper tools and knowledge at hand when growing them. So if...
Orchids buds falling off (How to Save them) 9 May 2012 | 01:14 am
Hi and welcome to another post jam packed with orchid care tips. I know it’s been a while since my last post to you, I hope you are keeping well. In this time I have been busy raising my beautiful d...
What Temperature For Your Orchids? 30 May 2011 | 03:47 pm
It is a misconception that orchids require high temperatures to grow, however a comfortably warm house should be perfectly adequate. As orchids are native to all continents, they can grow under a wid...
How to Water Orchids? 1 Feb 2011 | 01:29 am
The number one killer of orchids is improper watering. As the factors that impact your watering schedule (type of orchid, temperature, light, potting medium and humidity), vary so much from place to ...
Orchid Ventilation 29 Jan 2011 | 12:55 am
Put simply, Orchids do not like stagnant air, they like good air movement around them. Moderate air or wind blowing around your orchids cannot harm them, but a still and airless environment without a...
What’s the Right Humidity for Your Orchid? 29 Jan 2011 | 12:47 am
Humidity is probably the number one factor that deters people from growing orchids, but don’t let it scare you. If you live in a tropical climate or by the sea, you will likely not have to do anythin...
Choosing The Right Potting Media For Your Orchid 25 Jan 2011 | 03:22 pm
When choosing a potting mix, keep in mind whether your orchid is epiphytic (they grow on branches and trunks of trees) or terrestrial (those that grow in the soil in the wild) as this will have an imp...
How To Fertilize Your Orchids 24 Jan 2011 | 05:52 am
It goes without saying that fertilizing is important as the fertilizer you give your orchids is the only nutrients your orchids receive. A rule of thumb for fertilizing is if the plant is growing the...
7 Part Orchid Care Course 22 Jan 2011 | 10:25 pm
Here’s a really informative, Orchid Care blog post for you. Every orchid enthusiast wants their flowers to be perfect. While we all know that perfection doesn’t exist, that doesn’t stop any of us fro...
Cattleyas and relates species 27 Jun 2010 | 04:48 am
Care and Growing Tips Cattleyas are warmth-loving orchid plants native to jungles and rainforests of Central and South America, with a few relatives occurring in the southeast United States. Cattley...
