A summary of orchid media “formulas” appropriate for different types of orchids
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Beginner’s Corner
Why can’t I use potting soil for my Phalaenopsis? by Anne-Marie Blancquaert On first view, orchids have the same structures as all other plants: roots, stems, leaves and flowers. However, because of their different growth habitats, the orchid parts have adapted and do not require the same types of materials around their roots as more…
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How to Repot a Phalaenopsis Orchid
Using Gutter Guard to Mount Orchids
By Anne-Marie Blancquaert (Feb. 2020) My search for the right mounting skeleton, one that would not deteriorate quickly, that would be easy to use, economical, versatile; started when I acquired a Vandachostylis at the Cincinnati Fall Orchid show last year. (Fig. 1) At the time I had no idea what this black plastic mesh was.…
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Watering Your Orchid by Anne-Marie Blanquaert-Bruyninckx
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