it can be cut. Prune the spike off at the base, being careful not to accidentally snip any leaves or roots as well. Phalaenopsis orchids are an exception: they will often produce more flowers from the same flower spike, so don’t be too quick to snip it once the flowers fade. In fac...
so don’t bother spending hundreds on a complicated setup. A “daylight” or “full-spectrum”LEDbulb that is equivalent to at least 60 watts will provide enough supplementary lighting to grow most plants indoors just fine. To grow flowering or fruiting plants indoors, you will need something ...
Once you have learned how to care for orchids indoors, you can try growing them in the garden. North America boasts over 250native orchids. Most will prefer a warmer, more humid climate, but those in coolerUSDA zonescan try growinglady slipper orchidsor hardyChinese ground orchids. (Image cr...
Orchids and tropical plants may need insulation against cold temperatures. Others may need to maintain colder temperatures to avoid wilting during hot weather. Some packaging can help you prevent this, including cold or heat packs. Secure the soil and stems of every plant you ship, whether they’...
Some of their preferred indoor plants include Orchids, Pothos, Dracaenas, Palms, Ferns, Ficus varieties, and Bird of Paradise plants. These pests are attracted to the sap of these plants, which provides the nutrients they need to survive and reproduce. Do mealybugs infest soil? Yes, mealy...
These tips forpoinsettia plant carewill make sure your prettyholiday plantwill continue to delight you all through the holiday season and into next year. More poinsettia plants are sold during November and December than the yearly sales of all the other potted plants, other thanorchids. There is...
How to Care for a Flower Garden If you ask someone how to start a flower garden, they may tell you to put some seeds in the ground and hope for the best. But proper flower care is a key part of growing beautiful blooms ready for cutting!
Oh bromeliads, how I love you. I was happy to be able to grow a variety of these pineapple relatives inmy Santa Barbara garden(warning, this is an old post with old photos!) as well as in the house. Now that I live in the desert in Tucson, AZ, I grow them exclusively indoors....
Among Hawaiians, bougainvillea appears in leis as an alternative to orchids. These are for special occasions but also for welcoming visitors. Its bright and inviting colors have often been associated with hospitality and warmth. The meaning goes even further as an emblem of peace and tranquility....
you can find. Whether indoors, in your garden, or on your balcony, these spiky beauties can put up with almost anything. They’re easy to grow, but you should know a few things. Keep reading for Snake Plant care tips as a houseplant – you’ll see how low maintenance they really ...