Firstly, using an orchid mist on other plants may sound like a good idea, but there are a few things you should know. You need to be aware of the risks and learn how to avoid them. Most people who use an orchid mist on other plants are unaware of the problems it can cause. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can I cut my orchids roots?
The first time I unpotted an orchid, I was quite taken back by how different the roots looked like compared to the roots of ‘normal’ houseplants. Because most orchids are ‘air plants’, plants that grow on trees, etc., that’s what their roots are; different. Therefore they have their own needs and behavior. I will cover […]
What should I feed my orchids?
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 […]
