Orchid soil

Orchids need special potting medium to help with draining. Here's a list of the best potting mixes that do just that!

With so many varieties of potting mixes, how do you know which one is the right one for your orchid? The main difference between orchids…

Easy step by step how-to and when-to repot an old phalaenopsis orchid. Check roots and replace with fresh bark chip soil for a healthy vibrant plant.

“What kind of soil should I plant my orchid in?”is a frequently asked question. When repotting Phalaenopsis orchids, orchid growers suggest using a good-quality, commercial potting mix formulated specifically for orchids.

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Want to know how to safely repot your orchid without damaging it? And when should you repot your orchid, anyway? Here's a simple and easy guide for how to repot your orchid in 6 steps. Learn how to sanitize your tools for repotting an orchid, what kind of potting mix or soil to use for orchids, if you should use orchid moss, and more. We help you pick the right size pot so your orchid will be healthy and happy! Choose the right potting medium and how to handle root rot and trim roots too.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there are several things you need to know about planting orchids in potting soil. Orchid Read more.

For a pretty display on my kitchen table, I decided to "kopy kat" an idea I saw in the January issue of "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine. The article explains how to put orchids creatively in tall vases. An orchid expert tells how to keep the orchids' roots healthy while they are in the vases. I have been downsizing my vase collection so I don't have the straight-sided vases that I used to. I did find three former (spigots are broken) clear glass drink dispensers in the attic. I turned…

This will be an easy, step by step, detailed tutorial which will help you water your Phalaenopsis Orchid the right way!Watering Phalaenopsis Orchids is a very easy, but important aspect of their care. They don't naturally grow in soil, so watering should be done in accordance with the medium and pot they grow in!Never use hot or freezing cold water, it can damage the roots in time! Also, don't let water stand in the crown and in between the leaves, there is no wind to dry it in our homes!

This article is detailed for the care requirements of Vanilla Orchids, including top tips, common issues and how to induce flowers within a few years!