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How to switch potting medium when sprouting buds? Guoxiangju explains in detail
The two buds produced by the three old pseudobulbs were turned out for inspection. Both buds had new roots about three centimeters long, and the bud bases were also brownish. What stunned me even more was that all three old pseudobulbs had rotted, and though still firm they had lost their vitality, so I had no choice but to discard them. The same situation appeared in three pots: the sphagnum moss had turned brown with a slight rotten smell, and the old roots were hollow and rotten....
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How to plant orchids when they have flower buds
When you bring home an orchid with flower buds, it can still bloom. The key is to be especially careful during the process of cleaning, disinfecting, drying and potting after you bring it home. Try not to let the flower buds be submerged in water. ...
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What to Do When Your Orchid Won't Bloom? Master These Flower-Promoting Methods
To encourage orchids to bloom, you need to create a day-night temperature difference of about ten degrees Celsius, that is, daytime temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees Celsius, conditions under which they grow best and produce more flowers....
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How to Minimize Tip Burn When Growing Orchids on a Balcony
Yunü Xiuzhen, native to the Wuyi Mountain area, also known as Wuyi Yunü Su, a famous Jianlan (Cymbidium ensifolium) variety prized for both its foliage and flowers. Semi-upright leaf type, leaves narrow and slender, leaf tips sharp, with an early-appearing white claw pattern (variegation), greenish-white pure solid-color flowers, flower size about 5 cm, 7-9 flowers per scape, flower form well-shaped, the three outer sepals tapering sharply at the tips into a distinctly needle-like point, about 1 mm,...
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When Does the Gazania Bloom? A Detailed Guide to Its Flowering Period
There are many varieties of gazania, and the flower colors are very rich too. Generally, during the flowering period, they can bloom in a bright and striking way. So they are able to win the favor of growers, and this flower itself has a higher survival rate than ordinary flowers, so keeping a pot of them is a very convenient thing, and during the flowering period they can usually produce brilliant, dazzling blooms.
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What is going on when water in the leaf core causes stem rot and soft rot?
Won the Special Gold Award at the 14th (Yuxi) Orchid Expo of China and the Gold Award at the 4th (Kunming) Orchid Expo of Yunnan. Grower: Zhao Jiaxing
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What to Do When No One Is Home to Water the Flowers? These Methods Will Help You Solve It
Watering Flowers When No One Is Home For plant lovers, if you are away from home for more than half a month visiting relatives or handling business, no one will be there to water the flowers. In this case, you can fill a plastic bag with water, prick a small hole in the bottom of the bag with a needle, and place it in the flower pot with the small hole against the soil. The water will slowly seep out and moisten the soil. The size of the hole needs to be controlled well, so that the water...
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What to Do When Four O'Clock Flower Leaves Wilt? Cause Analysis and Solutions
Although it is called "four o'clock flower" (Mirabilis jalapa), its colors are not limited to purple alone; there are also purplish red, variegated, or yellow varieties. From June to October each year, we can observe its flowers. However, if its leaves wilt, it will prevent us from enjoying their beauty, so what should we do then?
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What to Do When Snake Plant Leaves Curl? Causes and Solutions
It can reach a height of about one meter and is often seen as a potted plant in homes. Because its flowers do not open often, we mainly enjoy its leaves. However, sometimes its leaves curl. Why does this happen? And if this occurs, what should we do?
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When is the flowering period of winter jasmine? Detailed care methods
We are all very familiar with it; together with plum blossom, camellia, and narcissus, it is known as one of the "Four Friends in the Snow." Take a look at its pictures - what do you notice first? Of course, its charming flowers. That's right, it is a plant grown mainly for its flowers. So, when is its flowering period? What should be noted when it blooms?
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