Potting Medium Explained When it comes to how to take care of orchids, the type of potting medium you choose has a large part in how successful your orchid growing experience can be. Orchids have very different needs from other household plants. Instead of soil, they require media that will give them the right combination ...
Maxillaria Orchid Care: The Basics The Maxillaria orchid (max-ih-LARE-ee-uh) produces small blooms that are often fragrant. Maxillaria flowers come in an array of colors such as white, yellow, brown, all shades of red, dark purple, and even pretty close to black. Maxillarias can also sometimes give the appearance of little flames due to their coloration, and others are ...
Are orchids hard to take care of? This is a common question among plant enthusiasts who are considering adding these beautiful flowers to their collection. While orchids have a reputation for being delicate and difficult to care for, with the right knowledge and techniques, you can successfully grow and maintain these stunning plants. In this ...
Miniature Orchids: The Basics Aspect Description Size Smaller than standard orchids, typically a few inches to around 12 inches (30 cm) tall. Growth Habit Compact growth, smaller leaves, stems, and blooms. Blooms Display vibrant and colorful flowers despite their small size. Ideal for Indoor cultivation, small spaces like apartments, offices, or windowsills. Care Complexity Varied ...
How to Care for Orchids: Humidity For Orchid 101 Humidity: How Much Does Your Orchid Need? In addition to water and light, when it comes to care for your orchids – humidity is the most important element to keeping your orchid in bloom – and getting it to bloom repeatedly, year after year. Orchids tend to prefer more ...
Growing Orchids: Essential Tools and Supplies There are a few basic items you will want to have in order to best care for and grow your orchid. These are items that you may even have laying around your house already or you can purchase quite cheap. Here’s a summarized table outlining various orchid tools and ...
Fertilizing Orchids: Fertilizer Basics It is important, when you grow orchids, to fertilize them correctly. A well fertilized orchid will not only keep their leaves longer, but will produce more flowers. Knowing how and when to fertilize is something you will need to learn. You need to be careful because if you use too much ...
Encyclia Orchid Care: The Basics Encyclia orchid (en-SIK-lee-ah) is known for their colorful, showy flowers that bloom in succession. Encyclia’s blooms come in a range of colors, including purple, brown, yellow, green, and fuchsia. The Encyclia’s lip is a different color than the rest of the flower and can appear either ruffled (like a Cattleya) or flat and ...
Phragmipedium Orchid Care: The Basics Phragmipedium orchid (frag-mi-PEE-dee-um) is often referred to as Slipper Orchids, and are closely related to the “Lady Slipper Orchid” which is the Paphiopedilum orchid. The Phragmipedium is a small genre and only has approximately 25 species. Phragmipedium’s foliage is leathery, strap-like, and grows in a fan-shaped pattern. Some of these orchids can produce leaves ...
Paphiopedilum Care: The Basics The Paphiopedilum orchid (paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum) gets its nickname ‘Lady’s Slipper Orchid’ from the unique slipper-shaped blooms it produces. Generally, the blooming season for Paphiopedilum orchids starts in autumn and goes through spring. The blooms are long-lasting and typically stay in bloom for about 6-8 weeks. The flowers come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. ...
