Houseplants

Plant doctor: Yellow leaves / brown leaf tips on house plants

table of contentscausesWater imbalanceIron deficiencyOverfertilizationWrong locationWrong winteringNo matter whether standing free in the room or hanging on the wall, Houseplants can upgrade any room and at the same time improve the air in the room. They can be very easy to care for but also particularly demanding. Even if all houseplants have the same basic needs, each individual plant species has very specific requirements. There is no generalizing care for all species. Care mistakes happen...

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When to repot bonsai: the best time?

table of contentsWhy is repotting important?The ideal time to repot bonsaiWhat time of the year should you repot bonsai?frequently asked Questionsbonsai-Trees are normal trees that have been turned into small trees through certain measures. To keep them small, they should be repotted regularly. But when should you repot the bonsai? We'll tell you the best time.In a nutshellRepotting is important for the health of the bonsaigenerally repot after 3 to 5 yearsRotational growth of the roots as a ...

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Indoor ferns: 20 types & care instructions

table of contentsIndoor ferns from A to Gfrom H to Jfrom K to Nfrom O to Rfrom S to ZCare instructions for indoor fernsfrequently asked QuestionsWhen looking for a house fern, you are spoiled for choice. This article introduces 20 species that can be attractively staged with their intense green.In a nutshellIndoor ferns reach lower heightsprefer bright locationsbathrooms with a window are well suitedneed sufficiently high humidityIndoor ferns from A to GUpright sword fern (Nephrolepis exaltat...

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Orchid species in the dictionary from A-Z

table of contentsOrchid speciesVarieties with AVarieties with BVarieties with CVarieties with DVarieties from E to LVarieties from M to SVarieties from T to ZThere are currently over 1000 orchid genera and up to 30,000 different species, of which there are numerous subspecies / cultivated forms such as hybrids. The plant expert orchid lexicon with pictures provides an overview of the most popular and widespread orchid species in Central Europe.Orchid speciesOrchids are among the finest plants...

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Illnesses in orchids from A-Z with pictures

table of contentsDisease symptomscausesClinical picturesFalling leavesLack of lightFlower spotsFlower wasteLeaf spotsPutrefactionAccordion growthOrchids require good care from their owners, but even with the best care, illnesses can occur. The plant expert explains how you can recognize them quickly, which special features indicate them and how you can get them under control again.Every plant can get sick, including the orchid. Some people mean it too well by care or do not pay enough attenti...

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Orchid throws off flowers: what to do? This helps when buds wilt

table of contentsLoss of buds and flowerscausesBeginning of the breakLack of lightcold temperatureshumidityChange of locationDrought and waterloggingWrong substrateFresh fruitExtreme exposure to the sunPest infestationThese noble beauties have been captivating people for over 2,500 years. Today they are spread all over the world. For many enthusiasts, the orchid is considered the "queen of flowers". Usually these plants are quite easy to care for. For some time now, they have also found their...

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Keep orchids in the glass

table of contentsadvantagesoptionsHydroponicsBlock cultureOrchids in the glassOrchid speciescareLocationto waterFertilizeMany of the orchid species that come from the tropics and subtropics do not grow in the ground, but rather cling to the tops of the jungle trees with their roots. The roots of these so-called epiphytes or epiphytes need more oxygen and air than the roots of "normal" plants growing in the ground. In conventional potting soil, these orchids would rot quickly due to lack of ox...

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Are orchids poisonous? This must be observed with children and cats

table of contentsToxicityOrchid speciesToxic to animalsPrecautionsToxic to childrenPrecautionsOrchids are among the most popular indoor plants in this country and inspire with their colorful flowers of the numerous species. Despite its beauty, more and more cat owners are reporting symptoms of poisoning after their pet has chewed on the plant or swallowed parts of it. For this reason, many parents are also concerned and ask themselves whether orchids are now poisonous and, if so, how the dang...

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Yellow leaves / brown spots on orchids

table of contentscausesWaterloggingdrynesslimeFertilizesunburnPestsOrchids are among the most popular indoor plants in Germany and enchant with their intense flowering and the lush green of the leaves. If the substrate is right, orchid plants require little care and have fresh leaves every year. But every now and then it can happen that a mistake happens during the care that turns the leaves yellowish and causes brown spots on the orchid. Different causes can be the case, which should be trea...

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Soft and sagging leaves on orchids: what to do?

table of contentsThe orchid has soft, slack leavesCauses and ActionsCare errorsLack of waterWaterloggingExcess limeLocation errorPestsOrchids need solid, green foliage to survive. If it changes, the plants need help because something is wrong and there is an urgent need for action. For example, if your orchid has soft or slack leaves. It is best to start investigating the cause immediately and take the appropriate countermeasures so that the orchid can survive.The orchid has soft, slack leave...

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