by AJ Van Bael | Dec 10, 2020 | Articles
This is a list of 5 reasons why your orchid may not be flowering, we hope you find it informative. LIGHT LEVELS Overall, the most common reason that orchids fail to bloom is insufficient light. The Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum orchids are usually happy with the...
by AJ Van Bael | Dec 8, 2020 | Articles
Over-watered and under-watered orchids show many of the same symptoms because the effect of both practices is the same – damaged or destroyed root systems, which result in a dehydrated orchid. The signs of dehydration include the following: Pleated leaves;...
by AJ Van Bael | Nov 24, 2020 | Articles
When you first notice pests on your orchids, you need to promptly and properly identify them so you can be sure to apply the most effective control. In many cases, especially if there are many pests present, you’ll have to apply control measures every seven to...
by AJ Van Bael | Nov 24, 2020 | Articles
If this is your first experience growing an orchid, don’t be afraid of them, most are no more difficult to grow than ordinary houseplants. Orchids are unique, unusual, gorgeous, and very special and once you get used to what they need we expect you will be...
by AJ Van Bael | Nov 19, 2020 | Articles
We all want to grow healthy plants and healthy plants are pest and disease resistant. Quite often we overlook the obvious. The difference between healthy and unhealthy plants is often the orchid potting mix and the fertilizing/pest control program. POTTING MIX Always...
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