Orchids
There are an endless number of orchid varieties to grow, both indoors and out. With so many to choose from, how does one go about keeping track of suitable orchid care? We can help. The following articles include orchid growing information covering different types of orchids and how to care for them properly. Keep reading to learn how to grow orchids of all kinds.
Orchids
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Growing Orchids In Water – The Easy Solution For Healthy Plants
Hydroponic orchid growing may prove the solution for an ailing orchid. The method is actually quite easy and fairly foolproof, requiring a few items and a little patience. Learn how to grow orchids in water with this quick tutorial.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Orchid Care Mistakes To Avoid If You Want More Beautiful Flowers
After the first flurry of flowers, do your orchids fail to rebloom, and then slowly shrivel up and die? Then discover the common care mistakes you are probably making – and what you should do instead.
By Amy Grant
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How To Make An Orchid Terrarium – Create A Beautiful Living Artwork
Plant an elegant orchid terrarium with this simple step-by-step project that will make a showpiece for your indoor garden
By Melanie Griffiths
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Orchids After Blooming: Learn About Orchid Care After Blooms Drop
Knowing how to support orchids after blooming increases your chances of sustained ornamental displays. Here’s how to give the best orchid care after blooms die
By Tonya Barnett
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Orchid Roots: How To Care For Aerial Orchid Roots To Keep Plants Healthy
Does your orchid have exposed roots growing out the top of the pot? Find out what to do with aerial orchid roots – and whether you should trim them.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Epidendrum Radicans Or Reed Orchid Care & Characteristics
Epidendum radicans or “reed orchids” can be garden-grown in warmer regions, and are easy to grow indoors or out.
By Tonya Barnett
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Beginner Orchid Growing: Getting Started With Orchid Plants
Orchids have a reputation for being finicky, difficult plants, but many orchids are no harder to grow than your average houseplant. Start with an "easy" orchid, then learn the basics of growing orchids. This article will help get you started.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Orchid Water Requirements: How Much Water Do Orchids Need
Orchid care can be daunting, but it's much easier if you know a few key things. Watering is one of those things. Click here to learn more.
By Liz Baessler
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Dendrobium Orchid Info: How To Grow And Care For Dendrobium Orchids
Some of the most popular orchid plants among home growers are Dendrobium orchid plants. Read this article for information on growing these orchids. Learn more here.
By Anne Baley
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Cymbidium Orchid Growing - How To Care For Cymbidium Orchids
Cymbidium orchid growing is a good way for beginners to start, especially if they have a plot of protected soil outdoors they want to fill. Learn more about these orchids in this article.
By Anne Baley
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Care And Feeding Of Orchids: Tips On Fertilizing Orchids
Feeding orchid plants is essential for vibrant foliage and blooms. Follow the parameters in this article when fertilizing orchids for the best results. Click here to get additional information.
By Susan Patterson
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Growing Oncidium Orchids - How To Care For Oncidium Dancing Ladies
Oncidium orchids are known as dancing lady or dancing doll orchids for their distinctive floral design. Find out how to grow these orchids in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Anne Baley
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About Epidendrum Orchid Plants: Information On Epidendrum Orchid Care
Epidendrum orchid plants are among the most common and the most unusual forms of the flowers. Learn about growing these orchids in this article. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types Of Pots For Orchids – Are There Special Containers For Orchid Plants?
While the orchids we purchase have probably never experienced growing wildly in rainforests, confining their roots to a pot goes against their true primal nature. Because of this, we must select pots that allow them to grow to their full potential. Learn more here.
By Darcy Larum
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Growing Cattleya Orchids: Caring For Cattleya Orchid Plants
Cattleya orchid plants produce some of the brightest, most uniquely formed flowers in the orchid world. Read this article to learn more about growing these orchids.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Calanthe Orchid Care – How To Grow A Calanthe Orchid Plant
Orchids get a bad rap as fussy plants that are difficult to take care of. And while this is sometimes true, there are many varieties that are reasonably hardy and even cold resistant. One good example is the calanthe orchid. Learn more about it in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Help, My Orchid Is Rotting: Tips On Treating Crown Rot In Orchids
Orchids are beautiful, delicate, and very hard to grow in the eyes of some. It's no wonder that orchid problems can send a gardener into a panic. This article will help with information about crown rot in orchids and orchid crown rot treatment.
By Liz Baessler