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...
If you select a potted orchid, expect to find rock, peat moss, moss or bark in place of standard soil. This is because orchids found in nature actually don't grow in the ground, and instead root themselves on bushes, tree branches and trunks. Although this practice might seem parasitic, ...
Dracula orchids are somewhat difficult to propagate, although not impossible for the determined gardener. Growing from seed is never the fastest way to propagate orchids, but for Dracula orchids in particular, it may be the best way to produce more than one plant. ...
Considered one of the friendliest orchids for novice gardeners, Calanthes can be grown inside as a houseplant or outside in the ground or a container. In zones 7 through 11, they can be left outside year-round and will return perennially. In cooler zones, they’ll need to be brought ...
I’ve seen lots of articles on orchids, and I just recently put a rescue phalaenopsis in semi-hydroponics. Other epiphytes like holiday cacti and bromeliads are also good candidates – think of things that like to grow on trees/treebark. Hoya, which are all the rage in houseplant circles...
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½ part leaf mold, 1 qt. ground limestone and 1 qt. bone meal in the planter. Mix well. Dig a hole in the center of the planter, and position the cactus into the hole. Back fill with remaining soil to cover the root system of the cactus. Firm the soil around the base of the ...
Poinsettia plants are one of the most popular potted plants but can be finicky to grow. Head to The Gardening Cook to get some care tips and find out about the plants toxicity and how to propagate it. #poinsettia #holidayplantsShare on X ...
A faster way to propagate is by dividing or removing the offsets (pups, babies) from the mother plant. These can also be put in the same type of soil, and viola, you have a new plant! Check out these three ways toPropagate Sansevieriasand this post onPropagating Snake Plants from Leaf...
Bee balm propagates by rhizomes, or runners, that spread under the ground to produce new shoots. ... This means your bee balm will eventually be far from where you planted it. So if you are asking the question, “is bee balm invasive,” the answer would be yes, under suitable conditio...