As I first discovered orchids, I never thought about fertilizing my plants. And whenever I started to investigate it, I was put off by the sheer complexity of it. Let’s just put it like this; chemistry wasn’t my ‘thing’ at school – all the chemical formulas would only make my head spin! 😵 But as […]
How to Prune Your Christmas Cactus for Winter
One good trick I can share with you is to give your Christmas cactus a little pre-season TLC—with some well-timed pruning. This will help it look its best and burst into bloom over the holidays. Not only will it help shape the plant, but it also encourages more flower buds. Think of it as a […]