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What is the difference between old and new Phalaenopsis orchids, and should they be watered the same way?
Phalaenopsis growers may notice that old plants and new plants look different, and when it comes to watering, you really cannot treat them all the same. First, let's talk about the differences between the two, then discuss the ins and outs of watering, so even beginners can understand. A small plant just bought from a flower shop has tender leaves, only 2-3 of them, and most of the roots are white or light green
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What color are healthy Phalaenopsis roots, and what do they look like?
Gardeners who grow Phalaenopsis know that their roots are not like those of other flowers, hidden away in the soil where you cannot see them; Phalaenopsis roots just boldly sit out in the open, and their color keeps changing, so what exactly does a healthy one look like? A healthy Phalaenopsis root should be plump and round, like a full little straw.
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Why Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) leaves grow crooked and uneven, and how to fix it
If you grow Phalaenopsis orchids, you may have noticed that your orchid's leaves grow every which way, some with bent necks, some higher on one side and lower on the other, looking terribly uneven. Actually, this isn't a big problem, but understanding the cause is the only way to get it growing neat and looking pleasing.
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Are lots of aerial roots on a Phalaenopsis a good thing, and what to do if there are too many
The Phalaenopsis has a naturally "maverick" character; other flowers hide their roots in the soil, but this one sends many roots straight out into the air, white and tender, looking quite distinctive. So are lots of these aerial roots a good thing or a bad thing? And if too many grow, will it affect flowering? The Phalaenopsis is by nature an epi
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Phalaenopsis leaves half-dried after sun scorching: can it still survive? Treatment methods
Once summer arrives, many flower lovers have made the same mistake: they leave their Phalaenopsis forgotten under the sun for half a day, then come back to find half the leaves dried and curled, feeling hard and stiff, as if scorched. At this point you must be really panicking: can this plant still survive? Don't worry, don't throw it away yet; with proper treatment it can most likely be saved. Actually
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Which houseplants can't tolerate waterlogging? These five hate being overwatered the most
You water them every day and fuss over them, yet the plant wilts instead. You dig into the soil and find the roots have rotted to mush. The truth is, not all plants love to drink. Some are naturally afraid of waterlogging, and the more diligently you water them, the faster they die. Today let's talk about five houseplants that fear water the most. Beginners, take note. Snake
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What are Phalaenopsis aerial roots, and is it harmful if they grow too many?
Those plump, white roots with a silvery-gray tinge that poke out of the pot on a Phalaenopsis, some even able to wind all the way around the pot, are the orchid's aerial roots. Even though they look messy, these exposed roots are actually the Phalaenopsis's secret weapon. Unlike the roots of ordinary plants that are buried in soil, Pha
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What should you do if a Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) has some roots rotted from overwatering?
The most headache-inducing thing about Phalaenopsis is watering. Many flower lovers have stepped in the same pit: afraid it will get thirsty, they pour water into the pot every few days, and as a result a perfectly good orchid ends up with rotted roots from watering. In fact, Phalaenopsis roots really do not love drinking that much water; too much water will definitely cause root rot, and it rots fast - three
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Can Messy Phalaenopsis Leaves Be Fixed with String, and How Long Should They Stay Tied?
Speaking of Phalaenopsis, when it blooms it looks ethereal and graceful, but once the leaves get messy, the whole plant looks listless. This is especially true for older plants that have been grown for a long time - the leaves lean every which way, and some can even droop outside the pot. So can you use string to tie the leaves in place? Actually, fixing them with string is completely fine, but you have to go about it
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Do All Plants Go Dormant in Summer? Five Heat-Loving, Easy-Care Plants That Bloom More the Hotter It Gets
As soon as summer arrives, people ask, "It's so hot, do all plants have to go dormant and rest?" Actually, not at all! Some plants get more lively the hotter it gets in summer, blooming away like crazy. Whether a plant goes dormant mainly depends on its "comfort zone." Cool-loving types like succulents and kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) wilt and sleep once temperatures exceed 30°C. But
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