Orchid potting ideas

Raffaele Di Lallo on Instagram: "💁🏻‍♂️Some more orchid repotting tips! Clear pots are great for orchids (check out my “orchid pots” link in my profile for my amazon store where you can get various sizes). Clear pots are great to see the health of the orchid root system, and because they do perform some photosynthesize for the plant. In my greenhouse, I leave the pots exposed, but indoors in the house, I slip them in ceramic pots for aesthetic purposes. A great time to repot is after…

I've been in the mood to give my living room a fresh update for the spring/summer season {see this instagram picture}. One of the great advantages to living in Miami is that we have access to gorgeous tropical foliage at an amazing price. I saw a local farmers stand on the side of the road last week with a sign advertising orchids for sale for $10 each. Sold! I love my vintage wooden dough bowl, and often use that as a vessel for displaying seasonal decor around my house. Armed with my…

Create a pretty DIY orchid planter with this simple tutorial. It makes the perfect centerpiece or accent piece for your summer decor!

"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

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.

How do you transfer an orchid from sphagnum moss or bark into full water culture? First, you’ll need to chose the most appropriate time to do the transfer. Repotting an orchid during the wrong time can kill it, even more, changing its potting medium entirely. Second, you’ll need to verify the roots, cleaning out any old potting material. And finally, you’ll need to verify the correct method and water to use for full water culture. Let’s look at those step by step.

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!

Orchids are known for their stunning and exotic blooms, which can bring a touch of elegance to any space. Howe

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