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Growing orchids in water and how to do it step by step
Growing orchids without soil and in water – Orchid hydroponics

Growing orchids without soil and in water – Orchid hydroponics

Growing orchids without soil and in water is called hydroponics or water culture. This is a popular way of growing many plants, including ornamental plants and some vegetables. The orchids grow in a mixture of water and nutrients rather than orchid potting mix. This is a clean way of growing plants, and it’s relatively easy, with good success rates even for beginners. And it’s especially useful for those orchid growers who are never sure if it’s time to water their…

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Can I Take My Orchid Outside in the Summer?
Can I Take My Orchid Outside in the Summer?

Can I Take My Orchid Outside in the Summer?

Yes, you can take your orchid outside in the summer. But there are quite a few precautions that you must take. First is knowing the conditions that best suit your orchid plant and providing those. And then, you have to adjust your orchid care routine to the weather outside your home. I cover all of this in this article. Conditions for your orchid outside For your orchid’s summer trip outside to be successful, you need to provide conditions much like…

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How to identify and treat spots on orchid leaves
How to identify and treat spots on orchid leaves – brown or black

How to identify and treat spots on orchid leaves – brown or black

It’s worrying when you find spots on your orchid leaves. The spots may be brown or black or in transition between the two colours, with a few more thrown in. Here are three of the primary diseases – Botrytis, Black rot and Bacterial brown spot –  that cause spots on orchid leaves, how to recognise them and what to do about them. Botrytis on orchid leaves What is botrytis? Botrytis is a fungal disease that affects many plants. If your…

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How to propagate orchids successfully
How to propagate an orchids – dividing, cutting and growing from seed

How to propagate an orchids – dividing, cutting and growing from seed

As with most plants, orchids can reproduce sexually through seeds and asexually through vegetative options such as dividing plants and, my favourite taking cuttings. As it’s difficult to propagate an orchid through seeds, I usually recommend people propagate by division and taking cuttings. I’ll start this article with the latter two methods as they’re easier and more likely to produce new orchids. Division Division is the easiest method to propagate an orchid. But unfortunately, not all orchids can be divided….

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If you want to know Why your orchid dropping blooms? It is likely to do with watering or light, to much or to little water are common reasons. Learn more
Why is my orchid dropping blooms?

Why is my orchid dropping blooms?

The reason that your orchid is dropping blooms ranges from the natural growth cycle through a change in temperature to orchid pests. I cover these and many more reasons in this article. Natural life cycle If you’ve just purchased your orchid, the blooms may be dropping because of the plant’s natural life cycle. It may have been forced to bloom to be sold and the flower is dying and falling off. Not all orchids flower for a long time. If…

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Why is my orchid wilting? Identifying problems and treatment
Why is my orchid wilting?

Why is my orchid wilting?

The two main reasons for your orchid wilting are water and heat – either an excess or shortage of each. Plus transplant shock from repotting your orchid plant can lead to its leaves wilting. Read on to determine which problem is plaguing your orchid and what to do about it. Water and moisture Over- and under-watering can both cause wilting Both over-watering and under-watering your orchid have the same effect on the plant. The leaves turn yellow, become wrinkled and…

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Why is my orchid stems turning brown
Why is my orchid stem turning brown?

Why is my orchid stem turning brown?

There’s nothing to worry about if your orchid stem is turning brown after the blooms fade away. This signals that the stem has finished supporting the life of the flower and it’s entered a period of rest. This is part of the natural life cycle of the orchid plant. Here’s what to do about the brown stem, and when it becomes a problem. Blooms have faded What to do with the brown stem Cut the brown, dried out stem back…

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How to tell if you are overwatering orchid plants
How to know if you’re overwatering your orchid? – Seven signs

How to know if you’re overwatering your orchid? – Seven signs

It’s not so easy to tell if you’re overwatering your orchid, as some of the results are the same as if you’re under-watering the plant. However, the most obvious and most common signs of over watering from my experience are the leaves becoming limp, often crinkled in appearance and almost leathery, with the established leaves becoming yellow. That being said, there are manny more signs so read on to learn more. Read on to find out seven signs that you’re…

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Why is my orchid dying and how to revive it
Why is my orchid dying, and how to revive it?

Why is my orchid dying, and how to revive it?

First of all, don’t rush to the conclusion that your orchid is actually dying if it’s looking a bit poorly, or the leaves and flowers are dropping off, or there’s no new growth or blooms in sight. This guide helps you become a detective to identify the problems behind the orchid’s difficulties and perhaps put them right. Of course, sometimes you just have to throw the plant away and start over again for the most serious issues, but usually, you…

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Why is my orchid not blooming
Why is my orchid not blooming?

Why is my orchid not blooming?

Your orchid not blooming may be the result of a number of issues. These could be environmental (such as temperature), your standard of care (watering for example) or because of the type of orchid itself (its individual life cycle, perhaps). I cover the major elements to look at when your orchid is not producing blooms. Bloomed once and is not blooming again If your orchid is not reblooming and you expect it to, first of all check the variety of…

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