How Often to Water an Orchid (and Keep It Flourishing for Decades)
There's no one right answer when it comes to how often you should water an orchid—this will vary depending on various factors ...
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Easy-To-Grow Orchids
Q: I received a Phalaenopsis orchid as a present last fall, and it is still blooming. I have never tried growing an orchid ...
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Is Your Orchid Not Thriving? What Its Roots Might Be Trying to Tell You
Keeping an eye on orchid roots can help you spot problems before they spread While most houseplants have thin, thread-like ...
Orchids will 'bloom again year after year' if they're placed in 1 unexpected location
Sari Lampinen, a landscape and garden designer, shared an unusual way she encourages her orchids to bloom again and again.
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10 Perennial Flowers That Resemble Orchids Perfectly
People treasure orchids because of their amazing exotic looks yet the plants present challenges when it comes to cultivation.
Orchids will flower more with clever trick that uses one kitchen ingredient
Orchids are a beautiful, exotic flower, but they can be tricky to look after. But, an expert has shared a simple kitchen ...
Parasitic orchids ditch photosynthesis for fungi
Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi ...
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Some orchids turn parasitic when conditions allow
Some orchids stop making food and feed on fungi instead. Researchers found they do this only when conditions allow.
Orchids and peace lilies grow more flowers in spring if watered with 2 kitchen ingredients
Houseplants are more likely to flower in spring, and you can ensure your orchid or peace lily produces bigger blooms if you ...
Orchid's nutrient theft from fungi sheds light on photosynthesis-parasitism continuum
Most orchids live in a symbiotic relationship with fungi in their roots: The plants provide sugar they produce through ...
This Orchid Hacks Fungi to Supercharge Its Growth
Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting nutrients from fungi. Oreorchis patens serves as a fascinating case, capable ...
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Parasitic orchids are healthier
Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity -- more than by the ...