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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
table of contentsRepot the orchid while it is in bloomRisky varietiesRepot during flowering: instructions1. Prepare the tool2. Remove the orchid from the pot3. Control roots4. Move orchid5. Moisten the orchidWith their characteristic flowers, orchids are among the most popular flowering plants among Germans and are very often kept in large numbers. When caring for orchids, repotting is one of the most important and, at the same time, most complicated steps, as the procedure has to be differen...
sticky drops on the orchid flower panicletable of contentsPest infestationTypical signsPestsWoodliceAphidsRed spiderSnailsThripsSciarid gnatsMealybugs and mealybugsOrchids are considered sensitive plants and require good, correct care. But even the best handling of the plant will hold up Pests does not necessarily prevent them from infecting them. Plantopedia will explain to you which parasites are typical of orchids and how they are combated.Pest infestationThere is an optimal location, perf...
table of contentscausesLocationcoldHeating airhumidityWaterlightSubstrateEthylenePestsWith its flowers, the orchid in all its variations is a hit in German living rooms and is particularly popular with its eye-catching shape. Every year new buds form so that the Orchidaceae can present their bloom again. But it can happen that due to mistakes in care the buds dry up and then fall off. Without the buds, no flowers will be able to form, which should be avoided at all costs.causesCauses of the l...
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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