Growing Perfect Orchids
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Orchid Flasks – How to Grow Orchids From Seed
Orchid flasks are used in order to keep seedlings in a sterile environment before being shipped out to growers all over the world and are a great way of growing your plant from seedlings to maturity. Although the gestation period … Continue reading
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Potting Mix for Orchids
When growing orchids, it is crucial to use the right potting mix. Each variety of Orchid has slightly different requirements so it is important to find a mix that is appropriate. These can usually be found at your local garden … Continue reading
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Orchid Pruning
Pruning your orchids for the first time can be a daunting prospect for the inexperienced grower, but it doesn’t have to be. By following the simple steps below, you can benefit your plants in a big way, making them structurally … Continue reading
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Orchid Identification
There are literally thousands of types of Orchids throughout the world today, largely down to hybridization, however, there are a few more common types that you are more likely to come across. Phalaenopsis Orchids Arguably the most common type of … Continue reading
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Orchid Fungus
You may be surprised to know that fungus is necessary for the growth and development of your Orchid. The Good Fungi dwells in the Orchid’s root cells making a dual organism known as ‘mycorrhiza’, this fungus penetrates the root walls … Continue reading
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Orchid Keikis
When your plant has finished blooming, you may find that it produces small, identical plants known as keikis. If your plant is generally in good health; producing leaves, growths and sprouts, this is fine, and will probably just mean that … Continue reading
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How to Grow Your Orchids Under Artificial Lights
As with many other types of indoor plants, Orchids have very specific requirements in terms of water, nutrition and lighting. Probably the most important of these factors is the type of light that your orchid is receiving. Different species of … Continue reading
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How to Water Orchids
photo credit: orchidgalore Orchids have risen quickly in popularity as a house plant simply because of their wonderful variety of colors, sizes, species and attractive flowers. Just as with other plants, providing your orchid with it’s ideal growing conditions is … Continue reading
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Simplifying Orchid Types
Despite the fact that there are thousands of species and hybrids of orchid out there, it’s possible to break these down into two distinct orchid types. The Terrestrial Orchid and the Epiphytic Orchid. Terrestrial Orchids Terrestrial orchids as the name … Continue reading
