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….
When mold appears on the potting soil, many people react almost in panic – rightly so, mold in visible proportions is neither healthy nor visually acceptable. This is what you can do against the unwanted covering, preventively and in the case of a current infestation. Why does potting soil go moldy? Mold spores are present in…
A bromeliad (Bromeliaceae) is one of the few plants that usually bloom once. If it fades, the bromeliad will dry up and die. It cannot be saved and cutting off the flower does not prolong life either. With the right measures, however, a new copy can emerge from it, provided you act quickly. You can read about what these…
There are over 500 wild species of the passion flower alone, plus hundreds of cultivated varieties. What they all have in common is their impressive flower shapes. The flowers vary in size, shape and of course color. Some varieties also have interesting leaf shapes. The passiflora also has different properties. Some species are only suitable for the room, while others…
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…
The Christmas cactus is very popular with us, and rightly so, as it is one of the few plants that gives us flowers in the middle of winter. In the following article you will learn how to care for the Christmas cactus so that the flowers also work and how easy the Christmas cactus can be…
The fact that the bromeliad, which was initially colorful, loses its color over time leads to great disappointment among many gardeners. Does the owner have to dispose of them after they have flowered once? Luckily not, because with the right care it not only delays the loss of color but also preserves the plant for several years….
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…
This exotic, very decorative plant is perennial and depending on the species hardy, conditionally hardy or not hardy. It impresses with its intensely colored and veined tubes, which depending on the species lie on the ground or protrude upwards and act as insect traps. Insects are not only attracted to the plant, but also digested by it. Compared…
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…