During the growth phase of an orchid, it will produce a flower spike. This spike will grow at a specific location. This location is called the terminal spike. It grows from the middle of the crown. Terminal spikes will usually last for several months or years. Terminal spikes are often confused with new aerial roots. […]
How to Repot an Orchid: Step-by-Step Guide
Repotting an orchid is slightly different to repotting a ‘normal’ houseplant. This is because most orchids are epiphytes, ‘air plants’, growing up high holding on to trees etc. ‘Normal’ houseplants are terrestrial plants, which means they grow from the ground. For a plant to grow from the ground or in the air, requires a different […]
