Orchid pots ideas

"Orchids seem to drive people crazy," the author Susan Orlean wrote in The Orchid Thief. "Those who love them love them madly." This has been true for cent

MonstroFarm on Instagram: "Orchid Rescue. This orchid was stuck in this combo pot and now has a second chance. Here are some tips on how you can perform your own rescue. 🪨Use a mix that has bark and perlite to provide adequate drainage. Add some Sphagnum moss to give you a little water holding capacity. 🪴Remove them from the planter, clean the roots and center it in a pot that’s slightly larger than the root ball. 💦 Water your orchid by soaking it in a bowl when the sphagnum moss dries o

Most folks do this wrong. The right way to grow orchids in water successfully

These tips to orchid care for beginners are great! Find out all the basics for growing indoor orchids in pots.

Plants are beautiful and natural additions to any home, and they have been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and…

For a pretty display on my kitchen table, I decided to "kopy kat" an idea I saw in the January issue of "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine. The article explains how to put orchids creatively in tall vases. An orchid expert tells how to keep the orchids' roots healthy while they are in the vases. I have been downsizing my vase collection so I don't have the straight-sided vases that I used to. I did find three former (spigots are broken) clear glass drink dispensers in the attic. I turned…

Orchids can usually live in the same pot for at least a year or two without any problems. But sooner or later, your orchid will outgrow its pot, or its potting mix will start to break down. That's when you'll need to repot it.

Mounting Orchids gives us an idea of how they would grow naturally. It can be difficult to think about giving up a planter. But if you want to have a more authentic look, go for a mounted orchid. Riding an orchid has some real benefits. In addition to being the most realistic way to display an orchid, mounted orchids can live on your slabs for years. Find out if this could be a good setup for you!