Adele's Gardening Tips

Do orchids need bigger pots? That’s a common question among new orchid enthusiasts. It’s a reasonable question, since orchids are very delicate plants that can get damaged if their pots are too small. If you want to be successful growing orchid plants, you have to learn about the best size of the pot for your…

If you are new to growing orchids, you may be wondering “Do orchids like sun or shade?” The answer to this question depends on several factors. You will find that the type of orchid you have and where it is located will make a difference in whether or not it prefers sunlight or shade. Most…

Misting is something that most orchids enjoy. In fact, orchids enjoy it so much that the majority of them will grow a plant orchid even with no other reason for growing. They “want” to. There is a right way and a wrong way to mist your orchid plants however. Most people think they are doing…

Many orchids growing indoors will grow better with a little bit of soil fertilizer. Fertilizing your orchids with a fertilizer like Nutro, Organics or Plant Nutrition is good to do when you first start growing orchid plants. Most orchids like a little bit of fertilizer in the early stages of their growing cycle. Fertilizing orchid…

Many orchids enthusiasts seem to think that orchids should only be grown in large pots. A huge pot may seem like a good idea at the time, but if you’re going to grow your orchid in one, you have to use some special care. A larger pot doesn’t provide much of a buffer for your…

Many gardeners are often asked the question “do orchids actually grow better in the garden outdoors versus do orchids?” Most orchids will thrive both in and outside of the house. However, there are a few reasons why indoor orchids do better than their outdoor counterparts. Here are some tips to help you learn how to…

Can orchids grow in just water? Orchid flowers are beautiful and attractive even when they’re not in flower, but you may be wondering if it’s possible to grow an orchid indoors. The answer is yes, and here is how. All indoor plant orchid plants require exactly the same things to thrive: light, water, and a…

How about the question, “can orchid grow on potting soil?” This may seem like an obvious question, but it’s one that’s frequently asked by new orchid owners. Despite what you may have thought, or may have read, or may have been told, the answer is yes, orchids can grow on potting soil. Just as long…

A lot of people who grow orchids would tell you that they can use any potting soil that you can find. Others prefer to buy their orchids from reputable garden centers and have had their orchids grown in them. And still, other people simply ignore the question of what potting soil to use for orchids,…