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 ...
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 ...
Garden expert's '10-second trick' to make sure you're watering orchids correctly
Phalaenopsis orchids, otherwise known as moth orchids, are one of the most popular species of orchids and are often referred ...
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 ...
Orchids 'bloom constantly' when 1 household item is added to its water routine
Orchids are beautiful flowers that could "bloom constantly" if watered with one common household item you're likely to find ...
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 ...
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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 will produce beautiful blooms easily if 1 five-second watering technique is used
"Feed phalaenopsis [moth orchid] a dedicated flower fertiliser every second watering," Angela recommended. "Dissolve it in a ...
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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 ...
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Some Orchids Abandon Photosynthesis to Feed on Fungi
Researchers found that some orchids abandon photosynthesis and feed on fungi when conditions allow. Instead of relying on ...
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Parasitic orchids live healthier
Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Kobe University researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity more ...