This simple guide to fertilizing Phalaenopsis orchids will answer your main questions about when, if, and how to fertilize your plants. While you may have heard stories of people saying “I’ve never fertilized my orchids and they’re doing great,” it should be a part of your orchid care routine if you want your plants to …
Looking for inspiration for poolside plants? Here are some of my favorites that I’ve planted near my pool over the years. Many of them are very fast growing, and the possibilities are endless! Poolside Plant Ideas I like to experiment and try different potted plants around my pool. Using a mixture of foliage plants, flowering …
Do you have a moth orchid that has a damaged crown? Don’t throw it away because it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is dead! With a little patience, your plant can continue to live. Keep reading to see exactly how. Saving an Orchid That Lost Its Growing Tip If your Phalaenopsis orchid has lost its …
There are a lot of indoor plants that flower, but this post contains 12 of the best and most reliably flowering plants that you can grow as houseplants! Plus, I’ll also provide some care tips to make sure your plants can thrive for years. INDOOR PLANTS THAT FLOWER In no particular order, here are 12 …
The sky is the limit when exploring ways to grow and display your Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly known as moth orchids. In this post, I’ll show you 7 different ways that I like to grow these versatile plants. Pick a couple, or try all of them! Ways to Grow Phalaenopsis Orchids 1. Mounted on cork Phalaenopsis …
If you are making a switch to using orchid pots with holes or slits on the side (or perhaps you already have), there are some very important things to be aware of. If you’ve ever made this change with your Phalaenopsis orchids and your plants have struggled, you know exactly what I mean. Keep reading …
I used to think that stink bugs were just annoying little pests found in my home, but I found evidence of one attacking my orchid plants. They CAN damage orchid plants, and I’ll describe my experiences in this post and show you what stink bug damage looks like. STINK BUGS AND ORCHID PLANTS Brown marmorated …
If you’ve had it with trying to figure out when your orchids need water and have failed at growing them, here is how you can convert orchids to water culture. In this post, I will take a moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) that was previously growing in sphagnum moss, and show you how to convert it to …
Here is my step-by-step tutorial on how to make an easy macrame plant hanger. I’ve included photos for each step, and once you start, you won’t be able to stop making them! DIY EASY MACRAME PLANT HANGER All you need for this project is a pair of scissors, macrame cord, and a tape measure. I …
So your orchid has finally bloomed, but then you’ve noticed that there are spots all over the flowers. What are those spots, and what can you do to prevent them? This post describes all these topics, so keep reading. Spots on Orchid Flowers What causes the spots? Some types of orchids, namely Phalaenopsis and Cattleya, …
African violets are one of the best flowering plants to grow indoors, but they’re a little touchy with watering. They despise drying out, but they also don’t want to stay too wet, and this makes watering a little tricky. But, that’s where growing African violets in self-watering pots comes in! The key to using a …