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Rotting orchid: what to do

table of contentsRotten orchidHeart rotcausesDamage imageCombatpreventionStem rotcausesDamage imageCombatpreventionEven experienced orchid lovers often only realize that the orchid is rotting when help comes too late. Diseases like the heart or the stem rot turn out to be treacherous as a seemingly healthy plant suddenly dies. Read about the signs to look out for in your orchids and how to treat affected specimens. However, since putrefaction almost always leads to death, preventive measures ...

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Orchids: the right planter

table of contentsPlanterMain criteriamaterialvolumeplasticPot typesbasketsHanging potsOrchid potsThe orchid comes from a habitat that is unusual for Central Europe. In order to allow it to thrive just as magnificently in local regions, it also places high demands on its plant pot. You can find out what this should look like and what conditions it should meet with the plant expert.PlanterNot every planter is suitable for optimal orchid keeping. The rainforest flower with the botanical name Orc...

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Orchids: watering or diving? What orchids really love

table of contentsOrchid growersType of irrigationrainshowerto waterPlanter orchidsOrchitopImmersion bathHanging orchidsShower roomIf the orchid is not growing as it should or appears sick, it may be due to the method of watering. There is a lot of advice available on watering, but how is it right? The plant expert provides comprehensive information on orchid irrigation.Orchid growersAs a rule, neither diving nor watering in the classic sense is used by the professionals of the orchid growers....

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Propagating orchids by cuttings: this is how Kindel succeeds in growing

table of contentsMultiplicationChild descriptionKindelartenOrchid varietiesTime of propagationBranch separationCutting toolPlantingRoot extractionYoung plant careIf you want to expand your orchid collection on your own, you can easily do this yourself, for example, by growing children (seedlings). All you need is detailed instructions, which the plant expert offers you free of charge.MultiplicationPropagating orchids by cuttings: this is how Kindel succeeds in growingThere are several methods...

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Growing vanilla plant: growing and care

table of contentscareLocationSubstrateWatering and fertilizingMultiplySeedsPollinateGrowing the seedsCuttingsTo harvestFermentThe vanilla, bot. Vanilla, is a genus of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). All species of the genus are evergreen, perennial climbing plants. The best-known type is the spice or real vanilla (Vanilla planifolia), from whose seed capsule, which is popularly known as pods, the spice vanilla is obtained. You can get vanilla orchids from growers or in good specialist shops....

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Orchid no longer blooms! Get it to bloom with these 6 tips

table of contentsNo flowershumidityLighting conditionstemperatureto waternutrientRestNo flowersWhy is my orchid not blooming (anymore)?Orchids are now on the window sills in numerous apartments. They often don't cost more than a bouquet, but stay fresh longer. The blossoms last for many weeks. At some point, however, the last flower wilts. Then what is to be done? Can you make an orchid bloom again? One can! You can find out how to do this here. The tips are especially suitable for that Phala...

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Cut the roots of orchids

table of contentsAerial rootsRemove aerial roots?methodRepotWithout a potIf many aerial roots form on the vivid orchid, then the question arises, cut off or not. The graceful plant, however, is an epiphyte, which means that these aerial roots are also needed to thrive. However, they rarely look beautiful when countless roots are already sticking out of the bucket. How to proceed here is explained in the following articleAerial rootsImportance to the orchidWith many orchids, roots form above t...

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Flowering shoot broken off on orchid: this is how you can save it

table of contentsFlowering shoots broken off on orchidSave the flowering shootPropagate broken flower stems?One time not paying attention and it happened. Because of their graceful growth habit, orchids are popular with many people. Unfortunately, it is precisely this property that makes the plant very vulnerable. What to do if a flowering shoot breaks off? Does it grow back or the orchid remains from now on flowerless? In this situation, some desperate breeders get really inventive. But what...

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Blue orchid: how to dye orchids blue yourself

table of contentsOrchidsGrower orchidsdurabilityDo it YourselfColor injectionColoring of irrigation waterWater bath stainingVase stainingDip coloringColoring materialBlue orchids are artificial for some, a color highlight for many others. They are not naturally grown in blue, but are artificially colored. The plant expert explains everything there is to know about it and how you can easily dye your orchid blue yourself.OrchidsThe delicate orchids in white, pink and nuances lilac are mostly in...

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Orchid does not grow any further

table of contentsOrchid does not grow any furtherWrong locationWrong pouringWrong fertilizationVessel too smallWrong cuttingLeaf care neglectedIf the graceful orchid no longer grows and the shoots turn yellow or brown, then this is usually due to a care mistake. The new shoots usually grow after flowering and the subsequent rest period to form more new flowers. The orchid, which requires intensive care, must be well supported here, otherwise it may not develop any further. Even a single mista...

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