Tag Archives: orchids

How to Grow Your Orchids Under Artificial Lights

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Matt Clarke

As with many other types of indoor plants, Orchids have very specific requirements in terms of water, nutrition and lighting. Probably the most important of these factors is the type of light that your orchid is receiving. Different species of … Continue reading →

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How to Water Orchids

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Matt Clarke

photo credit: orchidgalore Orchids have risen quickly in popularity as a house plant simply because of their wonderful variety of colors, sizes, species and attractive flowers. Just as with other plants, providing your orchid with it’s ideal growing conditions is … Continue reading →

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Simplifying Orchid Types

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Matt Clarke

Despite the fact that there are thousands of species and hybrids of orchid out there, it’s possible to break these down into two distinct orchid types. The Terrestrial Orchid and the Epiphytic Orchid. Terrestrial Orchids Terrestrial orchids as the name … Continue reading →

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Top Tips for Effective Orchid Display

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Matt Clarke

Your Orchid Type Orchid display depends upon the type of orchid you are growing, epiphytes for example are naturally found growing on trees and can look stunning mounted on similar materials indoors. Terrestrial orchid display on the other hand requires … Continue reading →

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Spotting Common Orchid Problems

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Matt Clarke

Environmental Problems Yellowing leaves: This is natural on older leaves before they die and drop off but if this is happening to younger leaves it may be an indication of several problems, over watering, under feeding or too much direct … Continue reading →

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Growing and Caring for Your Orchids

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Matt Clarke

For a long time now it’s been the commonly held belief that growing and looking after orchids was complicated or reserved for the wealthy. However, this is far from the truth and with over 25,000 species and considerably more than … Continue reading →

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Understanding Basic Orchid Supplies

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Matt Clarke

There are many orchid supplies you can purchase or make yourself to fulfil a wide range of requirements that your orchids may have. The list can be a little overwhelming if you’re new to growing orchids and can put some … Continue reading →

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Orchid Information – Five Things You Should Know

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Matt Clarke

Orchids are my favourite house plant and indeed many other peoples too. They’ve gained in popularity hugely in recent years and for good reason. There are many varieties and species around, from the many naturally occurring species, to an ever … Continue reading →

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