Orchids with their filigree flowers make many a heart beat faster. However, maintenance is not that easy. It is much easier and with the right instructions also suitable for beginners to keep the orchid in water culture. Aquaculture without soil Orchids do not necessarily need a substrate to grow. These exotic beauties are found primarily as epiphytes in…
Orchids are rightly the favorite flowers of the Germans and hard to beat when it comes to beauty and elegance. Unfortunately, they can also be little divas when it comes to care and location. The right location for orchids These exotic plants are known and popular primarily because of their colorful and shapely flowers. However, they only…
The cultivation of orchids is considered the supreme discipline even among professional breeders. Some flower divas are truly puzzling and challenge the hobby gardener’s patience. Not so the Dendrobium Nobile orchid. It presents its enchanting flowers on slender stems for many months without requiring extensive care. Although it cultivates an extravagant lifestyle as an epiphyte, the grape orchid has…
The genus Lycaste orchids includes more than 40 enchanting species, all native to South America. There, as epiphytes, they colonize tall trees and barren rocks, where they cling with their roots. Its trademark is the large, three-pointed flowers in beautiful colours. They exude an intoxicating scent reminiscent of cloves or cinnamon. Varieties that stand out as cool beauties are…
Lady’s slipper orchids are popular indoor plants, but there are also numerous hardy varieties for the garden. The new hybrids are extremely hardy and easy to care for. It’s not that easy with indoor plants and not all species have the same requirements. That’s why we’ve divided the plants a bit to make it easier to get an…
Orchids need professional care in order to thrive. This also includes the right floor, for which you have a specific requirement. Ready-to-use orchid substrate is commercially available. So why make orchid soil yourself? There are several reasons that are beneficial for these plants. With the professional instructions for a DIY orchid substrate, it works quickly and easily. Ready made vs….
Without flowers, orchids are inconspicuous plants. With the right care, the flowering period can be extended. After flowering, a resting phase is important, during which the plants also need proper care so that they can gather strength for new flowering shoots. In particular, waking up the plants towards the end of the dormant period can be decisive in…
Orchids are among the most popular indoor plants and are often given as gifts. But as beautiful as they are when they are in bloom, the helplessness after they have faded is just as great. Cut or not – is the question that cannot be answered in the same way for every orchid. Instructions for pruning must therefore…
Today, orchids are among the most well-known and popular houseplants, and many species are within everyone’s reach. This has not diminished their fascination – on the contrary: just like 400 years ago, the colorful plant casts a spell over its owners. The plants impress with their diverse flower markings, unusual color combinations, bright colors and diverse flower…
Orchid leaves are firm and green when the plant is healthy. The surface is smooth and shiny. Even when an Orchidaceae is purchased, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the leaves. If these change and become limp and withered, then the plant is not doing well. It is usually due to the wrong watering, both too…