Best known for their unique forms and enchanting colors, orchids are beloved by novice and seasoned growers alike. Though ...
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Orchid Care & Growing Guide
If the orchid's roots are growing out of the pot excessively or the growing medium has completely broken down, it’s time to ...
Based at LBS Horticulture, Graham said: "When growing an orchid, it is usually best to place them in a clear, plastic pot." He explained: "In their natural environment, orchid roots are exposed to ...
Poor quality growing mediums tend to decompose more quickly. While orchids prefer a small pot, they eventually run out of room. That’s when their roots push the plant up above the rim of the pot ...
adding that there is a "trick" to knowing when orchids need watering. "The trick to watering phalaenopsis is to wait until the thick roots go silver then to dip the whole pot into tepid water for ...
Cymbidiums spread by producing pseudobulbs - swollen, above-ground structures where the leaves grow ... roots or shrivelled bulbs. Put some specialist orchid compost in the bottom of a pot and ...