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link to Benefits of Onion Peel (Skins) in Orchid Care

Benefits of Onion Peel (Skins) in Orchid Care

Onion peels, often discarded as waste, actually contain a wealth of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients that can greatly benefit your garden. I found a myriad of studies showing the...

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Orchids and Molassses: Benefits and Drawbacks

Molasses benefits orchids by promoting leaf growth, providing essential nutrients like potassium, aiding in root health, stimulating microbial activity, and enhancing soil fertility. Incorporating...

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link to Fish Emulsion for Orchids: 3 Reasons Why it Works

Fish Emulsion for Orchids: 3 Reasons Why it Works

Fish emulsion, or also known as liquid fish fertilizer, usually has a very low concentration of NPK, (5-1-1 or 5-2-2) so many orchid growers will switch every other week between their usual...

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Bone Meal for Orchids: Decisive or Problematic?

What exactly is bone meal and how does it affect orchid care? Bone meal raises the pH of your orchid potting media, while it neutralizes high levels of iron, nitrogen, and mercury. Being high in...

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link to Adding Dolomite Lime for Orchids: Why, When, and How Much

Adding Dolomite Lime for Orchids: Why, When, and How Much

Dolomite lime for orchids raises the pH in the potting media, correcting the overly acidic soil. It contains calcium carbonate and magnesium, two elements that orchids desperately need to grow....

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link to Rice Water for Orchids: In-Depth Nutrient Analysis

Rice Water for Orchids: In-Depth Nutrient Analysis

Rice water is favorable for orchids because it increases the starches that beneficial fungi use; it provides the orchid with protein; and promotes accelerated growth, healthy orchid leaves, and...

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About The Author

Hi, there! I'm Amanda Matthews.

I write all the tutorials on Orchideria so unfortunately, I can't blame anyone else for all the spelling mistakes. :)

By profession, I'm a theologian, author, and seminary professor, yet I spend my free time enjoying nature hikes, building terrariums, and cultivating orchids. I also love to mountain bike on trails, dance, and play with my cat, Midnight. She's in a lot of my videos.

When I'm not working on the next chapter of my book or online course, I'm exploring a new campsite to venture out into nature. Pitching a tent for the weekend with my two children while I fire up a barbecue is the best way to live.

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orchid journey notebook

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If you want a journal, check out this orchid tracker.  Check out this page for more information.

orchid Tracker Excel Sheet

Free Excel Spreadsheet

If you want an orchid tracker as an Excel Spreadsheet, you can download this one that I made for free! Click here to go to the instruction page.

List of Articles on Specific Orchid Genera Care:

Topic: SPECIFIC ORCHID CARE GUIDES

  • Phaius Orchids: 9 Tips for Perfect Care
  • Bletilla Orchids: Everything You Need To Know
  • Spathoglottis Orchids: Complete Care Guide
  • Growing Tolumnia Equitant Oncidium Orchids
  • Masdevallia Orchids: Complete Care Guide & Indoor Tricks
  • Dracula Orchids: The Incredible Monkey-faced Dragon
  • Will your grocery store orchid bloom again?
  • Brassavola Care Guide: How-To Grow, Culture, & Care Sheet
  • Types of Dendrobiums: Learn How to Identify Dendrobiums
  • Miltoniopsis Care Guide: How-To Grow, Culture, & Care Sheet
  • Cymbidium Orchid Care Guide: Complete for Beginners
  • Phalaenopsis Orchid Care: Complete Guide for Beginners
  • Orchid Cactus: Complete Guide to Care and Propagation
  • Cattleya Orchid Care: 7 Essential Tips for Perfect Blooms
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