Along with sunflowers, orchids are the biggest family in the plant kingdom. So I guess it is of use to be able to answer the question are orchids monocots or dicots? In fact, answering that question throws up a few interesting facts about this wonderful plant. So without further ado …
One of the more unusual questions I have been asked is ‘can orchids get you high?’. I’ll go into a bit more detail below as to why I think people have started asking this question over the past few years, but orchids do have some undeniably unique qualities. But is …
Do you grow orchids and succulents together? Have you ever bought too much orchid potting mix and not known what to do with it? Have you thought to yourself, ‘will orchid potting mix work for succulents?’? Unfortunately, it isn’t a straight yes or no answer. Fortunately, we have answered the …
My mind was set racing last week when a friend of mine rang me to ask ‘are orchids toxic to hamsters?’. He had left his hamster for a matter of minutes to answer the door and when he came back it was eating a fallen leaf from one of his …
Why are my orchid leaves turning brown? I hear you ask. We know that light to medium green colored leaves are a sign that an orchid is happy and healthy, so when we notice them discoloring it can be frustrating and puzzling. If you notice the leaves of your orchid …
So you want to know can sheet moss be used for orchids? Sheet moss is undoubtedly eye-catching but obviously, that alone is not a reason to decide to use it with orchids In this article, we find out a bit more about sheet moss, its pros and cons and when, …
Whilst Seasol is 100% Australian-made, it is becoming increasingly popular elsewhere in the world and for good reason too! As we all look for different ways to cultivate our flowers I have heard more and more people ask, can you use Seasol on orchids? So I thought I’d write a …
So you are wondering, can Spanish moss be used for orchids? It is a question I see asked now and again, and I think sometimes it arises from confusion and sometimes from genuine intrigue. Spanish moss does have its benefits for orchids, but also its drawbacks, in this article we …
Can rooting hormone be used on orchids? Is a question I have seen asked in gardening forums on more than one occasion. And I guess that makes sense as the roots of orchids are delicate and important parts of the plant. On top of that, there are numerous root-promoting products …
We all know just how difficult to grow orchids can be. If you are like me then you have probably tried a range of ways to grow and enjoy their beautiful blooms. Recently I was considering whether there was an alternative to sphagnum moss, and began to wonder, can forest …