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What are the benefits of adding charcoal to the potting medium? Charcoal eliminates odor, breaks down the buildup of bacteria, absorbs the salt residue, therefor reduce the risk of root burn, and...
Can orchids go without water? Yes. Most orchids will survive for two to three weeks (a typical vacation period) without watering, occasionally up to one month. Cattleya alliance, Dendrobium alliance,...
Sphagnum allows air to circulate freely around the roots of the orchid; its moisture-absorbing qualities ensure proper irrigation; and it binds ammonium, slowing down the decomposition caused by...
Dogs are famous for chewing: slippers, coffee table legs, shoes, and yes, even plants. Once in a while, Max will be found with something he shouldn’t have in his mouth. Households plants are no...
Orchids are not poisonous to cats. Yet there are some items in the orchid pot like chemical fertilizers and additional nutrients that may cause damage and severe gastrointestinal irritation if...