Watering is one of the biggest problems in orchid care. Finding the right balance can be challenging, as too much water can lead to root rot, edema, bacterial growth, and fungal infestations like...
Category: WATERING
In short, if you haven’t trimmed many roots, then you can water an orchid normally right after repotting it. If you had to trim a considerable number of roots, then it’s best if you do not water,...
One of the first objectives in orchid care is learning how to water your orchid properly. Both overwatering and underwatering are the two main causes of orchid death. When you learn to water your...
In this article, I will explain what ice cubes do for your orchid and why you shouldn’t water orchids with ice cubes. Ice cube watering will kill orchid tissue on the leaf and stunt growth over...
Catasetum orchids are different than most commonly known orchids sold in the supermarket or grocery store. It isn’t surprising that even Darwin was fascinated by Catesetum, stating, “I have...
When it comes to watering orchids, there’s so much misinformation out there, that it leads to bad habits and the eventual death of many orchids. The worst advice possible is the use of ice cubes,...