Start by looking for vibrant leaves and firm roots – signs that the plant is healthy, he advises. “Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) and dendrobium (bamboo orchids) are both great choices for ...
For 130 years, the enigmatic nature of the orchid Stigmatodactylus sikokianus puzzled scientists and botanists alike. Named in 1889 by renowned Japanese botanist MAKINO Tomitaro, the fungus-consuming ...
In many homes where these ornamental plants are often displayed on mantels, it’s the up to the owner to recreate these ideal conditions. Thankfully, an orchid enthusiast has discovered a simple ...
Orchids add life and colour to any space, but if you want your plants to flower more frequently there is one trick you can do which will make them bloom more than once a year. Watering and ...
If you are planting just one or two pots of orchid, SANSI 36W Daylight LED would make the best choice. It is affordable and has direct light aimed at the plant. Therefore, it will meet the plant’s ...
Decide your investment style: active for hands-on management, passive for less effort. Start with what you can afford; ensure an emergency fund is in place first. Assess your risk tolerance to ...
Before you toss out your leftover veggies and herbs, why not try giving them a second life and eating them later? Consumer journalist Elisabeth Leamy shows us three foods you can grow at home with ...
But now this one needs help regrowing the community — one pot and plant at a time. Nina Raj, the UC Naturalist library founder and Docent Naturalist at Eaton Canyon, told LAist there’s a lot ...