Adele's Gardening Tips

How long do orchids last? That is the question many orchid owners ask, and unfortunately, the answer isn’t a simple one. The amount of time an orchid can last largely depends on the type of orchid and the care it receives. Certain types of orchids require more sunlight and water than others, while some simply…

You don’t want to take a guess when it comes to deciding how did the white orchid end up at the pot plant nursery. You don’t want to be taken advantage of by any store that tries to sell you anything other than what’s in the orchid garden. Asian orchids, however beautiful and exotic, are…

Orchid root fungus is a fairly common ailment. Root fungus is caused by either fungal invasion lack of aeration and proper drainage, or overwatering during the initial growing season. When you find that your orchid has a fungus growing on its roots, don’t despair. In most cases it can be cured without any special care.…

Bellina Orchid, one of the most popular exotic species, is a member of the orchid family or Papaver orientale. It is a very easy to grow orchid, which is why it is extremely popular. A bellina orchid can bloom as early as two years old. They are known by other names like Coppelia or Polygala.…

Only 10 moccasin flower orchids need for your royalty and other high-class people to look up to you. So how do you find the most rare moccasin flower orchids and start growing them right in your home garden? You might not have thought of it at first, but moccasin flowers have great insulating qualities. These…

It is hard to believe but there are actually people who grow karma orchids just for the purpose of eating them and having the experience of having a garden at the same time. These people believe that eating orchids is beneficial to one’s health and even brings good luck and fortune to them. Orchids are…

Bright colorful Orchid Flowers Wilting at the tips. Blooming and beautiful Purple Orchids. Common Orchid Problems. Why do Orchid flowers fail to grow at the tips? Here are the answers. This is one of the common reasons that orchids start to wilt or die. When you introduce new plantings to your garden, there is a…

Phalaenopsis or the true Aphrodite phalaenopsis is a rare species of plant with a girth in comparison to its length. The leaves are large and oval with dark green color on the upper surface with a cream color on the underside. The flowers are a creamy white. The plant orchid grows up to fifteen inches…

You may have been wondering are blue orchids real. The good news for you is that they are real and growing your orchid plants is not a difficult task if you know what to do. There are some important facts to remember before you start planting your orchid flower garden. First of all, orchids are…

Have you ever asked yourself “are orchids considered succulents?” What does the term mean? The plant kingdom includes many different kinds of plants and not all of them are considered to be “susculents”. Some examples of this include lilies, cacti, poppies, tulips, hydrangeas and orchids. Most orchids are actually “plant breathers”. This is a fancy…