Orchid cacti got their name because their flowers are just as beautiful as many orchids. But these Central and South American rainforest plants can be a lot easier to grow. Called epiphytes or epiphyllums, the orchid cactus makes a good houseplant for those who enjoy lovely flowers in their...
orange, and green orchids are dyed to achieve their striking color. Many people buy these colored orchids hoping that when they rebloom, the blooms will come back the same — but are sadly disappointed when the blooms are white.
Although cultivating orchids isn't usually as simple as dropping a few seeds in the dirt, it's also not unreasonably difficult, either. You might want to start with an established plant or some cuttings, however, since some orchid plants can take several years to bloom if started from seed....
“My friend just gave me an orchid; how do I get it to rebloom?” There are many different ways to explain orchids. Books on “orchid care and cultivation” simply aren’t that engaging and tend to encourage nap time.
Fertilizing Orchids Orchid fertilizingis a vital aspect of orchid care and encourages plants to bloom. Apply fertilizer when the plant is actively growing and flowering, but not in excess. Use a water-soluble fertilizer specifically formulated for orchids. If your orchid is planted in bark, use ...
Try these tips at home for getting your orchid to rebloom. You might need to try several techniques before you find what your plant needs. 1. Adjust Lighting The best location for orchids is a south-facing window covered in a sheer curtain as they will get light throughout the day. You...
Brumley and Bloom Hirt’s Gardens Annie’s Garden Gems Will the real Epiphyllum please stand up? Like many other popular houseplants, the genus Epiphyllum is a bit of a taxonomic mess. It used to contain a bunch of additional species, but many of these have been determined to belong to ot...
The fragrance can spread as far as 98 feet (30 meters) from the bloom. Through the night, hawk moths and other nocturnal insects feed on the nectar and cross-pollinate the flowers. In the morning, the flowers close up, never to open again. ...
Many orchids need a period of dormancy—or rest—generally in winter. During this time, when you should reduce or stop fertilizing, plants strengthen their root systems, grow leaves, and stockpile energy for their next growth spurt and bloom. Typically, an orchid can rebloom every 8 to 12 ...
Cymbidiums bloom abundantly, with flowers lasting 8-10 weeks. Photo: Thad Zajdowicz Without question, orchids love humidity.If relative humidity drops below 50%, use ahumidity tray or room humidifierto increase the moisture in the air. Grouping plants also helps to maintain the humidity around th...