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What are the reasons why Cymbidium goeringii (spring orchid) easily withers and dies in winter?
Orchids are in a dormant or semi-dormant state in winter. If not cared for properly, they are prone to physiological disorders. In mild cases, the leaves turn yellow and withered but can still sprout again in spring; in severe cases, it can lead to death...
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Is the Oncidium easy to grow? Master these care tips and you can grow it with ease
Many flower lovers report that the Oncidium is hard to grow and hard to rebloom. In fact, as long as you understand its habits, the Oncidium is still quite easy to grow. The Oncidium is native to tropical rainforests, and its flowers come in a variety of colors with a long blooming period, lasting more than two months from the first flower to the last...
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How to Sprout Old Pseudobulbs of Orchids? Step-by-Step Guide with Pictures
Sprouting old orchid pseudobulbs is a shortcut for ordinary orchid growers to "save money" while cultivating fine varieties, and it is worth trying and studying. The old orchid pseudobulb demonstrated in this article is an old orchid corm with roots but no leaves. Although different situations call for different ways of handling old pseudobulbs, the general approach is the same. This article introduces the process of sprouting old pseudobulbs...
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After a seven-year wait, the day with you finally arrived
Lesha Mingyun This is an orchid a friend gave me in 2008 (a Cymbidium ensifolium 'Tiegu Yinzhen', also known as Tianxiang Su), and it was also my first encounter with orchids. It arrived with flower buds, and I didn't pay much attention at the time. One night I happened to catch a captivating fragrance, so I went looking for it, and it turned out this orchid had bloomed, but you...
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Be cautious about watering orchids with yogurt; both the amount and the method matter
Some flower enthusiasts have had a wild idea and plan to water their orchids with yogurt, or they have seen orchid growers online say that orchids grew better after being watered with yogurt. Here we need to tell orchid growers that you must proceed with caution, because other people's methods are not necessarily suitable for you, and it is not necessarily the yogurt that deserves the credit for orchids watered with yogurt...
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How should hollow roots on orchids be dealt with?
Hollow roots on orchids are quite common. This article starts with how to deal with hollow orchid roots, then moves on to the causes of hollow orchid roots, as well as prevention methods, so that orchid growers can avoid detours in their future orchid care. I have seen many online articles that only discuss the causes of hollow orchid roots without saying what to do about them...
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How to repot Oncidium? Detailed step-by-step guide with pictures
The Oncidium repotting in this article was translated by Congyou Banmian of Photosynthesis (WeChat ID) from the records of a Japanese grower (Yuhua Jiang's grandfather). The Oncidium in this article is potted on a balcony, placed in a bright shaded spot. Together with the repotting photos and text, it will be very helpful for beginner growers to understand Oncidium repotting....
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Orchid Growing Tips: How to Sustain Your Orchid Collection with Orchids
Xiyan, a top-grade green cymbidium with red plain-color lip. Its distinguishing features are a bright red lip that extends to the tip of the tongue. The surface of the lip is vividly and completely colored with strong depth, and the underside of the lip is entirely red, making it one of the representative varieties of Anhui red plain-color cymbidiums.
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Does Phalaenopsis Have Seeds? A Detailed Explanation with Multiple Photos
Many flower lovers have the habit of sowing seeds, so does Phalaenopsis have seeds, what do Phalaenopsis seeds look like, and where are they? In this article, we will answer these questions one by one for flower lovers. The image below shows a Phalaenopsis seed pod....
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The correct method for disinfecting orchids with carbendazim
Carbendazim is widely used by flower enthusiasts as a broad-spectrum fungicide, but some beginner flower enthusiasts don't know how to use it. For example, some have asked how to disinfect orchids with carbendazim, how long to soak orchid roots in carbendazim, and other questions...
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