There is typically no need to deadhead an orchid’s flowers, at least in the sense that you do with a rose bush (for example). That’s because orchid flowers don’t grow like those of a rose bush. An orchid won’t produce more flowers if you trim away old, dead or dying ones. Yes, an ardent orchid-planter …
People, who live in a climate with cold winters, can still consider taking their orchids outside during spring and summer. So this is an option to take into consideration, even if you can’t keep your plants outside throughout the whole year. It’s important to keep in mind though, that change in environment creates stress on …
When it comes to watering your indoor orchid, there is no one definitive answer. Just like the amount of water needed for a lawn or garden depends on various factors – such as rainfall, soil type, and sunlight exposure – the same is valid for orchids. In general, though, most growers suggest watering once a …
But the Hong Kong Orchid Tree ( Bauhinia x blakeana ) is a rare exception! The long bloom time on this captivating tree is a glorious sight during the winter months when other landscape plants are past their flowering prime. Moon Valley Nurseries has a great selection of Hong Kong Orchid trees that are grown …
You need to run it like this: immediately after the end of flowering, reduce the frequency and abundance of watering, with drying of the substrate; adhere to a moderate irrigation regime until the appearance of their own roots in young growth; after the formation of roots on young growths, increase watering, but avoiding waterlogging; adhere …
Orchids which put out new growth all round, such as Oncidium, Encyclia, and some Paphs, should be rotated periodically, to give more even growth. Monopodial (single-stemmed) orchids like Phalaenopsis also benefit from being rotated. Which direction should orchids be placed? Most Orchids are grown best in indirect, bright light, placing the orchid pots near a …
The best way to identify what type of orchid you have is by conducting a thorough examination of its leaves, roots, and flowers, as these differ depending upon the orchid species. The size, shape, and color of the flowers can assist in proper identification, but it can be difficult to determine an orchid species based …
With the right water, sunlight, growing mix, and fertilizer, your orchid will live a long, healthy life and produce iconic blooms for years to come. Typically, orchids live for 20-25 years if grown indoors, though the life span of an orchid plant surely depends on how attentive its grower is and how well it’s cared …
The best and only time you should water orchids is in the morning. The rule of thumb for orchids is to water once a week in the winter and twice a week in the summer. A few more things to investigate are: use rainwater if possible, smaller potted orchids vs the pencil trick, use only …
Once the flowers on an orchid have fallen off, the orchid will start to produce new blooms. To help the orchid produce more blooms, you can remove the top part of the old flower spike. Use sharp scissors to cut the stem just below a node; nodes are the bumps along the side of the …
