Spring is, without a doubt, the best time to repot your Holiday cactus. Why? Because it’s coming out of its winter dormancy and getting ready to grow again. You’ll often see new little segments forming, which is the sign that it’s waking up after winter and ready for a fresh start. Repotting now gives your […]
How to Plant Orchids in Coconut Husk
Good orchid potting medium is key to keeping orchids successfully. Luckily, there are many options to choose from these days! One great potting medium for Phalaenopsis orchids is coconut husk chips. It’s a sustainable option, and great if you want the potting medium to retain water for a longer time than bark pieces. Remember, there’s no […]
What soil to use for orchids?
Orchids require a different type of potting medium than what our typical houseplants do. This is because orchids are epiphytes, aka ‘air plants’, which live on the surface of other plants, trees, and even rocks. Typical houseplants are terrestrial plants—plants that grow from the ground. They are therefore potted in normal potting soil. If an […]