Depending on your particular orchid, you may have to repot it before or after it flowers. But you should never repot while it is flowering. Doing so will shorten its bloom time. Depending on the variety, your orchid will need to be repotted every six months to three years. Younger plants may require less frequent […]
What is the White Sticky Stuff on My Orchids?
Having a white sticky stuff on your orchids can be a sign of a pest or insect infestation. You should remove this white coating from your orchid flowers to prevent further infection. Insects can include mealybugs, scale, and aphids. You can get rid of these insects using horticultural oil or insecticidal soap. You may also […]
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Orchids
As an orchid enthusiast and blogger, I often hear this question – how do I get rid of fruit flies in orchids? It’s really not unheard of to suddenly see small fruit flies flying around the plants. Seems like they come out of nowhere! This might come as a surprise to you, but these ‘fruit […]
Why are my orchid’s leaves turning yellow?
Yellowing leaves is something all new orchid keepers will experience, sooner or later. It can be upsetting when experienced for the first time, as people don’t know what’s causing it – fearing for the worst! Therefore questions about leaves turning yellow get asked a lot. And they’re good questions to ask! Leaf yellowing is inevitable […]
