Growing orchids in water

Orchids are often considered finicky plants, but many gardeners would argue otherwise: it's just that not everyone knows how to properly care for them, which can lead to some challenges. As you may know, orchids

If you can't seem to perfect your orchid's watering regime, then hydroponics could be the answer. Water culture orchids are easy to grow and may even thrive more than potted plants. Discover how to do it with this step-by-step guide.

Sphagnum moss along with charcoal, peat, leca pebbles (sometimes called Hydro Clay pebbles), and Styrofoam peanuts are usually the most common potting mediums found for…

Transferring your orchid to water culture can be a solution to minimize problems down the line when growing orchids. For new orchid growers, it can…

I first came across water culture for orchids about 5 years ago. My immediate reaction was horror. I’ve been growing orchids for over 30 years and the thing that kills more orchids than anything else is overwatering. Now people suggest submersing the roots in water full time – that’s crazy – or is it? Some ... Read More

How to water orchids. All 3 methods are great options and I explain when to use each method. Spoiler alert: using ice cubes is NOT one of them...

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HousePlantParadise on Instagram: "Your orchids aren’t afraid of a little water! Amazing tutorial by @_plantswithkrystal_ Growing orchids in water is so much fun! The trick is to ensure you don’t fill the container the entire way of water, just 1/3 and replace once a week. If your water evaporates throughout the week, don’t refill until it’s time to change what’s left of the water at the end of the week. Fridays are my usual changing of water for my plants I water and I remember to fertilize

How to grow orchids in LECA and water. In this post, I lay out 5 steps to convert your moth orchid into a semi-hydroponic form of growing. The 5 steps are...