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How to Tell If the Bark Has Fallen Off Your Phalaenopsis and What to Do About It
Anyone who grows phalaenopsis knows that the layer of bark at the bottom of the pot is not just decoration - it is what provides water retention and airflow. When the bark in the pot comes tumbling out, does that count as the bark falling off? So how do you tell whether the bark has fallen off, and what should you do once it has? The most direct way to see that the bark has come off is to look at the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot - normally
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How to prune tomatoes correctly? A detailed guide to pruning methods
It's that time of year again when tomatoes grow like crazy, and if you want a high yield from your own tomatoes, pruning is so important! Today I'll explain tomato pruning techniques in detail. Distinguish the varieties. Tomatoes are divided into determinate types (limited growth) and indeterminate types (unlimited growth). Determinate types do not need staking before they grow into bushes, and they can grow normally with little pruning.
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How many years can a Phalaenopsis orchid live, and after how many years is it usually discarded?
When it comes to Phalaenopsis orchids, plenty of people probably think this flower is delicate, like a "one-off" that should be thrown out once it finishes blooming. But in fact, a Phalaenopsis orchid lives much longer than we think; with good care it can stay with you for several years. How long exactly can a Phalaenopsis orchid live? Under normal conditions, as long as it is cared for properly, living 5 to 10 years is no problem at all.
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Reasons Why Potted Cherry Tomatoes' Flower Buds Wilt and How to Fix It
Growing cherry tomatoes? Pay attention! The flowers were blooming fine, then suddenly wilted? Most likely it's one of these 5 reasons. Only by pinpointing the problem can you save the fruit. Let me explain. 1. Temperature below 10°C: the pollen tube can't grow, pollination fails, and the flowers slowly wilt. Above 35°C: the petals and stamens directly "age," and while still blooming they
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Why Potted Watermelon Seedlings Won't Grow and How to Fix It
You put in all that effort to grow seedlings, yet they just won't grow? Most likely you fell into one of these 4 traps. Below, I'll teach you the solutions so your seedlings take off and grow fast! 1. Not enough light. Watermelons need at least 6 hours of sun a day; only with enough light will they grow. Lack of light: seedlings grow thin and weak, leaves turn yellow, and forget about fruiting - they can't even grow strong on their own. Solution
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Can old Phalaenopsis orchids grow new shoots? Here is how to handle it when they do
Can an old Phalaenopsis orchid grow new shoots? Plenty of orchid growers have probably wondered about this. Let me tell you, it really can! But it depends on the situation - not every old plant can push out a new shoot. So what should you do when a Phalaenopsis grows a new shoot? This question looks simple, but there is actually a lot to it. After a Phalaenopsis blooms, there
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New Phalaenopsis seedlings vs. post-bloom plants: which is better? Let me teach you how to choose
Have you ever felt this dilemma when growing Phalaenopsis: the beautiful and cheap post-bloom plants on the flower shop shelf, and the new seedlings that haven't bloomed yet - which one should you pick? Today let's talk about how to choose seedlings. Beginners should choose new seedlings. New seedlings are those robust young plants that haven't bloomed yet. Don't be fooled by the fact that they have no flowers to show for now - their advantages are truly too many
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How to care for and manage tomato seedlings in winter? Master these methods
Always having problems growing tomatoes in winter? Either the flowers bloom but fail to set fruit, or the fruit shrivels before it can grow big. Actually, the key lies in "heat preservation, light, and watering." The temperature must stay at 15°C at night: below 10°C will directly cause flower and fruit drop. Balcony growers can wrap the flower pots in two layers of plastic bags (leave ventilation holes), while those growing in the ground or in greenhouses should add a double
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How to choose between young Phalaenopsis plants and post-bloom plants
Is there anyone who grows Phalaenopsis who hasn't had this dilemma: between the beautiful and cheap post-bloom plants on the flower shop shelf and the
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How to care for and manage tomato seedlings in winter
Having trouble growing tomatoes in winter? Either the flowers fail to set fruit, or the fruits shrivel before growing to full size. The key actually lies in
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