Steve Mann 
The question can daffodils be composted is asked with a degree of regularity. Largely because all parts of the daffodil plant are toxic. So naturally, there is a concern about using them in compost in case those toxins have a negative effect on the plants you are growing. Thankfully the …
So you’ve noticed an unusual and slightly disgusting smell in your house and can’t for the life of you work out where it is coming from? Then it hits you, it is coming from one of the places you least expected it to, your flowers! So why do daffodils smell …
If you have been brought here as a result of watching the film Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, we are going to deal with the question that is probably on your mind: Are blood orchids real? If you have come here without watching that film, I suggest you …
So you want to know the answer to the question, can orchids grow on palm trees? Well, first things first a great proportion of orchids are epiphytic. Epiphytic plants are also known as air plants and they draw upon the moisture and nutrients in the surrounding environment to thrive. Also, …
Learning how to stimulate root growth in orchids is somewhat of an art form. On the face of it, the conditions needed for healthy root growth in an orchid are fairly straightforward. But, as well all know, things don’t always go to plan. There are some factors like season and …
When you buy a new plant, there is always that question in the back of your mind: What happens if it is carrying a disease or harmful pests? That is why it is always a good idea to have some kind of quarantine routine just in case. How to quarantine …
We all know orchids come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. For that reason theoretically, they could top off any cake beautifully. But can orchids be used on cakes? We examine the subject in-depth in this blog. So let’s get started. Can Orchids Be Used On Cakes? Orchids …
Orchids do have a reputation for being difficult plants to care for. Slightly unjustly in my opinion. But there is an old saying that goes ‘if an orchid dies, you have probably killed it’. But what if you didn’t kill it? Do orchids have a lifespan? And if so… Can …
What does an orchid smell like? The question really should be, what doesn’t an orchid smell like! With around 30,000 species the orchid family comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and scents. Some have no scent, some smell disgusting, but some emit beautiful smells ranging from cherry pie to vanilla, …
It goes without saying that roots are extremely important to any plant, not just orchids. They absorb and store water and nutrients and, without them, a plant is unlikely to stay alive for long. So it is no wonder people are asking how do you save orchids with no roots? …