Replant a cut orchid stem Plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae) are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 12, depending on the species and cultivar. In general, you cannot replant a cut orchid stem to make a new plant. Instead, orchids are propagated...
Dividing a sympodial orchid and removing backbulbs – which we’ll go over later in this article – are similar processes, except when you are dividing the plant, you’re removing some of the current pseudobulbs with active growth rather than removing the leafless backbulbs. Photo by Kristine...
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 in for winter. Here’s a look at the Calanthe orchid’s ba...
This method encourages the plant to form new shoots at the base. Cutting the stem halfway down can slow the growth of the plant. After pulling the whole stem up, cut it to the required length, remove any lower foliage if desired, and place it in a vase. Potting and Repotting ...
Although most geraniums are grown as annuals, they areperennials in Zones 10-11. Bring themindoors to overwinter, if you like, and then replant them outdoors in spring, or they can bloom indoors all year long if they get enough light. ...
Growingdragon fruit in the containeris fairly easy. This way, you can move the plant and overwinter it to save it from frost. Start thedragon fruit treein a 10-12 inches deep container and keep repotting yearly or when the plant seems root-bound. ...
How to Replant a Cut Orchid Stem The vines grow 30 to 50 feet long in their native habitat. While unlikely to grow to those heights in your indoor garden, the jade vine is a large plant and needs plenty of room to grow. Because it doesn't like temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit...
Water– Watering is a pretty regular occurrence for a prayer plant owner, especially if you’re planting in a terracotta pot. Prayer plants do not like to dry out, so it’s essential to water when just the first inch or two of the soil are dry. This could be as ...
Potting And Repotting Elephant Ears Elephant ears makebeautiful potted plantsand have the advantage of being easily moved to better light exposure or a warmer environment. Here's how to pot your plants: If you have purchased a plant, choose a container that is at least 2 inches wider in dia...
There are several species of Huernia, commonly called "Lifesaver plant," but the most common is Huernia confusa. A succulent plant in the same family as butterfly weed, these unusual plants are much sought after by collectors.