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Using hooks for stems? Make sure they’re attached to a solid part of the plant. You don’t want your LEGO flowers taking a dive! To add some extra pops of color to your display, try using small jars filled with colorful LEGO DOTS elements. ...
Exotics require a bit more care than Phalaenopsis, which for some gardeners might make them easier (say, for those of us who love our succulents to death). The following list of exotics is not comprehensive, but it is a great place to start. Consult the American Orchid Society’s helpful...
At this point, the orchid has been growing for one year, but it still needs several more months to develop. As it grows, we’ll continue to monitor its progress, evaluating its growth and plant health. The health of the leaves is a major factor to consider with an orchid, before and ...
Water the orchid well to settle the media around its roots. Add more media if necessary. If the plant doesn’t stay in place, consider staking it until its roots take hold of the new media. Green bamboo and curly willow make for attractive stakes. ...
Flowers have evolved into specific color, fragrance and shape combinations that make them attractive and accessible to bees (and often unappealing or inaccessible to their competitors). Bees have paid back such flowers by evolving specific body parts that make them more efficient at collecting and ...
How to plant: Loosen soil in planting area and amend with compost or other organic matter. Dig a planting hole slightly wider and deeper than the root ball. Make several slits in the root ball. Place the plant in the hole with the top of the root ball slightly above the surrounding grou...
Make sure the stem is free from any signs of plant diseases or pests. Making the cut: With a clean, sharp knife or pruning shears, cut a segment of the stem, ideally about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) long. Ensure the cutting has at least two to three leaf nodes, as roots ...
Common Name Moth Orchid Plant Type Houseplant Light Sun Height 6 to 12 inches Width 6 to 24 inches Flower Color Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, White Foliage Color Blue/Green Season Features Fall Bloom, Spring Bloom, Summer Bloom, Winter Bloom Where to Grow Moth Orchid Outdoors, moth o...
Learning to ‘read’ your plant will help you develop the plant parenting skills necessary to ensure your orchid thrives. Knowing the signs of getting enough light vs too much or too little will give you the information needed to make the proper adjustments before it’s too late!