Warm-growing orchids, such asPhalaenopsisandVanda, prefer temperatures of 70 to 85°F (21 to 29°C) in the daytime, and a minimum of 60°F (15°C) at night and in winter. A drop in temperature of 10 to 15°F between day and night is needed if plants are to flower. Orchids also...
Orchid cactus seems to combine the best of two plants —cactiandorchids. Its colorful and bright blooms are gently fragrant and although don’t last long, they’re certainly something to look forward to each year. This isn’t a particularly fussy cacti variety if you understand the elements i...
Get a 2- to 4-inch (5- to 10-centimeter) cutting from a friend, put it in sandy soil and moisten it. It should root within six weeks, but it will be two or three years before it's mature enough to bloom. To encourage flowering, put the plant outside under filtered light during ...
Encourage Vertical Growth:Guide new growth upwards by attaching it to the pole. 3. Pruning and Shaping Trimthe vines to encourage bushier growth. This will make your pothos look more like a tree canopy. Snip back the longest stems to just above a leaf node (the point where leaves emerge)...
Place several pieces of bark or polystyrene in the bottom of each new pot to encourage drainage. Gently ease each divided plant into its new pot, positioning the plant so that the new growth is at the center of the pot. Pack the sides of the pot with the trimmed white roots, and fill...
Pro Tip:Many of these plants do double duty repelling fleas and ticks (in addition to mosquitoe). Attract natural mosquito predators to your yard Encourage natural mosquito predators to inhabit your yard. This creates a balanced ecosystem. Natural predators include: ...
Natural predators: Encourage natural predators of earwigs, such as birds, toads, and ground beetles, to inhabit your garden. Provide birdhouses, birdbaths, and suitable habitats to attract these beneficial creatures. Chemical controls: If infestations persist and other methods are ineffective, you ...
For example, repeated cutting early in spring will encourage thicker growth in some trees, and the process of leaf-cutting in some deciduous trees will produce successive crops of smaller, move vividly colored foliage. Wiring over a period of months can alter the shape and direction of branches...
To propagate Dischidia Imbricata, start by snipping off a stem that is at least four inches long, making sure to cut just below a node to encourage rooting. Remove leaves from the lower half of the stem and dip the bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone if desired. ...
During the vegetative stage, you’ll need to make adjustments to your plant care routine. For example, this is a great time totrim your orchid’s spikesto encourage reblooming.Regardless of where your orchid is in its life cycle, it will still need sunlight and water!