When orchids don’t bloom, they refuse to re-bloom for good reason. Far away from their tropical homeland, the sensitive rainforest flowers keep their blossoms under lock and key if they are not comfortable with their location and care. With these tips you can find out the cause and fix the bottleneck. How to get your orchids to bloom…
If your orchids shed buds and flowers, this symptom indicates complications in their care. By isolating the trigger for the problem, the correct countermeasures become apparent. The spectrum of possible problem sources extends from unsuitable locations to improper watering to escaping ripening gas and dry heating air. This guide explains the most common causes of bud and flower…
They only play a minor role in the breathtaking appearance of orchids; Without healthy and vital leaves, however, the dreamlike bloom would be lost. All the more worrying when the leaves turn unnaturally discolored out of the blue and in large numbers. Ailing leaves can no longer fulfill their task of caring for orchid flowers. In order to save…
Maintaining errors often lead to diseases in orchid plants. Most of the beautiful specimens are simply drowned. Rotting roots from too much irrigation water are the number 1 cause of death in orchids. Leaf fall indicates a disease, but leaf spots, accordion growth, sticky leaves, blooming laziness or a stuck bloom indicate that something may be wrong with…
Orchid pests are common because the conditions are not ideal. However, they are often brought in with the purchase. Because they camouflage themselves well and are discovered late, they can reproduce well and spread quickly. Most of them are also difficult to fight. There are chemical agents that usually work, but the orchids, which have already been weakened by…
Orchids are not only valued by collectors, many plant enthusiasts without a green thumb also love the great flowering plants. The flowers in great colors and shapes inspire many people. With the large selection of species and varieties, however, many can no longer see through. Many orchids look great but are difficult to care for. Better to look at…
The bright blue flowers are extremely noticeable, you can hardly miss them. This blue is of course not real, there is no such blue in orchids. In the meantime (February 2013) Japanese researchers have actually bred a blue orchid. The color is not that gaudy, but the flower looks somehow more real. However, this blue color is not natural…
Several thousand different cultivated forms of the Orchidaceae such as Phalaenopsis are available in specialist shops. The asparagus-like are not more difficult to cultivate than other ornamental plants, as long as the requirements for the location and the right care are met. Each variety of orchid has individual needs: while some require tropical temperatures and high humidity,…
Cymbidium orchids are slightly larger than other orchid species and have long, spreading green leaves, making them very decorative even outside of the flowering period. However, they only look really splendid with their flowers, which are reminiscent of a bowl or a boat. This is why this orchid variety bears the name Cymbidium, which is derived from…
Orchids belong to the rather inconspicuous plants. Their leaves are usually light to dark green, either fleshy or grass-like, depending on the species. If the plants bloom, however, they will quickly cast a magical spell over the plant lover with their exotic beauty. The almost artificial-looking flower panicles adorn the window sills or vases for weeks or months. Many…