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One difference of jewel orchids from all other indoor grown orchids is that jewel orchids, in fact, are prized for their precious, highly decorate leaves, not for their rather pale, tiny and not showy flowers. Another difference is that they are terrestrial orchids (in nature they dwell on forest floor), which means that their potting media …
Usually, the most common orchids on your windowsill are Phalaenopsis hybrid orchids (Moth orchids). They have beautiful butterfly-shaped long lasting flowers, and there are countless hybrids with different flower shape, color, texture, and even there are some cultivars with variegated leaves. Phalaenopsis (Phal) plants are typical monopodial orchids with shortened stem. Phal orchid care, if …
Assuming the fact that there are nearly 20000 different orchid species with different growth requirements, and also there are so many different growing techniques, different orchids require different amounts of different fertilizers with different compounds and with different frequency. For instance, pleurothallids orchids such as Masdevallia and Dracula genera are regarded as oligotrophs, which means that they require …
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Probably, some people consider orchids a special subject in gardening and difficult to cultivate compared to other plants growing indoors. However, caring for some orchid types, such as Phalaenopsis (especially) and some other genera, doesn’t require any additional efforts compared to most house plants, and such orchids could be a good solution for beginners. Some of the other orchid genera may be more …