Is it really possible to save an orchid without leaves? If your orchid is dead there is no way to save it of course. But if the roots are still alive, there might still be a way to save an orchid with no leaves. The first step is to determine why the plant has stopped […]
Why Are My Orchids Leaves Turning Black?
Whether your orchid is in the ground or in a pot, it is important to keep an eye out for signs of disease. Diseased orchids can cause death. However, orchids can also be saved if caught in the early stages. Orchids can be susceptible to fungal infections. These infections can cause a yellow haze to […]
Why is My Orchid Stem Turning Yellow?
Usually, when you see your orchid’s stem turning yellow, it is an indication that something is wrong with the plant. You may have to remove the plant or move it to a more suitable location. If the cause of the yellowing is a bacterial infection, you can treat it with a fungicide. The yellowing may […]
Where to Cut Orchid Stem
Whether you are preparing your orchid for rebloom or just maintaining the health of your plant, where to cut orchid stem is important. Cutting is the most obvious way to maintain your orchid’s health, but it is important to be careful. If you cut the wrong way, you could hurt your orchid, or spread diseases […]
Can Orchids Grow in Water?
Whether you live in an urban environment or you are a nature lover, you might have heard of orchids and wondered whether they can grow in water. The good news is that the answer is yes. Orchids can be grown in water, in soil, and even in the air. Read the specific article on Full […]
Why is My Orchid Dying?
Depending on the type of orchid you have, your plant may begin to die after only a few weeks of cultivation. Orchids are sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and humidity, which can result in bud blast, when flower buds are lost. However, there are ways to revive your orchid. The most common cause of […]
Are Orchids Toxic to Pets?
I was once doing my usual orchid round, inspecting the orchids one by one. How the leaves, roots, and flowers look like.. Are there any new flower spikes coming out, and so forth. Something caught my eye; unusual markings on some of the petals of the flowers. “Hmmm…” I thought. But then left it and […]
Orchid Root Health – A Quick Guide To
Isn’t there a saying “Roots are the way to an orchid’s heart”? Or something along those lines… 😉 With the Phalaenopsis orchid, people tend to pay the least amount of attention to the roots. This is of course understandable as it’s the part that’s not visible to the eye, unlike the leaves and flowers are. […]
How to Save a Dehydrated Orchid
One of the most common problems people face with the Phalaenopsis orchid is dehydration. Being a tropical plant its need for moisture must be met correctly. Sometimes orchids can be dehydrated already at purchase – you might experience this if you’re a bargain hunter like me, or have a need to “rescue” orchids from the […]
9 Great Homemade Orchid Fertilizers
Like all plants, Phalaenopsis orchids need nutrients to live, bloom, and grow. In nature they would absorb essential nutrients and trace elements from their surrounding; the growing surface, decaying plant material, bird and monkey droppings, etc. As indoor plants, they don’t have this natural source of nutrients, even though they do get some nutrients from […]
