Author name: Louise Hughes

I'm Louise Hughes and I run the flower blog flowersfornow.com. I've been interested in flowers since I was a little girl and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I started the blog as a way to share my love of flowers with the world, and I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of flowers as well.

How to orchid care?

Here are the main requirements for proper orchid care Most orchids require water once a week. Avoid over watering as this can lead to root rot. Position your orchid in a bright windowsill facing east or west. Weekly feeding with a fertilizer designed for orchids. Repotting in fresh orchid mix when your orchid stops blooming. …

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How to orchid bloom?

Net pots, which have wire mesh and allow for a breathable environment. These can be hung in advantageous locations for better sunlight. Clear plastic pots, which get better sunlight to the roots. These allow the grower to inspect the root systems without disturbing the orchid. Wooden pots, which are constructed of rot-resistant wood. Yet another …

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Will my orchid bloom again?

Protect your orchid from drafts. Inventory all exterior doors, heating, and cooling vents and heat sources (wood-burning stoves)., and regulate watering. Irregular watering is a sure way to shrivel orchid buds. Some extra ideas to investigate are: be aware of pollutants, orchids are sensitive to pollution, or take a break from fertilizer. Your orchid may …

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What do orchids symbolize?

This fact alone brought some powerful symbolistic meanings with it. Orchids were the ultimate display of fertility and virility and even sexuality. Today, those symbolisms remain but there are also other meanings for orchids. They represent elegance, power, strength, and luxury. Orchid has been a favorite flower of Chinese scholars, representing modest elegance, dignity, integrity, …

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