Orchids are eitherepiphytic(air-growing) orterrestrial(earth-growing); most tropical orchids are epiphytic. In the wild, epiphytes cling to trees and stumps, drawing moisture from the mist and rain and decomposing leaves. Read Next Orchid Care: Watering, Light, Fertilizer, and Tips For the Love...
Tips from LECHUZA’s experts Correct watering Things to watch out for Orchids are particularly prone to root rot. Originating in rainforests, most orchids enjoy high humidity in the air, but do not tolerate being soggy and waterlogged! The LECHUZA irrigation system supplies your plants with the ...
Orchid care is not difficult, it is just different. Orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow when in fact many varieties make excellent house plants. With proper culture an orchid can be in bloom for months each year and can live indefinitely. In this respect orchids are an exc...
Orchid growing tips Some orchids are relatively easy to care for, but they do have some specific requirements. Here are a few tips for caring for common beginner orchids such as Phalaenopsis orchids: Water your orchids regularly, but don’t overwater them. Orchids need to be kept moist, but...
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Follow these tips for buying and caring for types of orchids -- including how to water orchids and how to rebloom a sleeping orchid -- from the gardening experts at HGTV.
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Trial and error is an important part of orchid care, and will enable you to work out the right level of light exposure. If an orchid has very dark green leaves, it needs more light, while light leaves with yellow coloration are likely the result of too much light. ...
John’s expert orchid care tips go beyond regular care and into the realms of master growers. Armed with his advice,you won’t need to be afraid of growing orchids anymore. Understand Your Orchid’s Native Environment It is important to recognize your orchid’s type and how it influences ...
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