Q & A Questions – Page 3

Dendrobium Shriveled Canes: 5 Probable Reasons

Shriveled canes on a Dendrobium can cause certain discomfort. Why are they there? Should I cut them? Will they induce more flowers if cut? Are they a sign of dehydration? When your Dendrobium orchid...

Dendrobium Roots: 5 Impressive Tips for Healthy Orchids

Dendrobiums are the 2nd largest genus in the orchid family with over 1,400 cataloged species. These orchids grow in a vast array of conditions: monsoons, tropical rainforest, to cool and drier...

Male and Female Catasetum: 7 Questions About Dimorphism

Catasetum orchids display floral dimorphism, when male and female flowers on the same plant are mutually exclusive and differ by size, shape, smell, and growth patterns. Not only do Catasetum orchids...

Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Your Orchid?

Does Hydrogen Peroxide harm the orchid? Although Hydrogen Peroxide does have antimicrobial properties, it is not recommended for orchid care. The oxidizing properties of Hydrogen Peroxide on your...

Do Orchids Purify the Air or Improve Air Quality?

This is probably going to be one of the most controversial posts I write since I do not agree with what the media is putting out about houseplants purifying the air—especially orchids. It’s a...

Heating Pads for Orchids: Luxury or Necessity For Winter?

The best way to provide heat for orchids year-round is with a heating pad for orchids. By increasing the moisture and evaporation after watering, a heating mat placed under the orchid’s pot will...

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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