Articles for tag: Orchids, Phalaenopsis, Root Rot

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Tips to Grow Moth Orchids

If there possibly exists a butterfly with leaves, it’s an orchid. The beautiful and delicate looking moth orchid’s flowers (Phalaenopsis sp.) are one of the greatest joys for indoor gardeners. There’s something so special about orchids, maybe because they look so exotic with their long arching flower stalks. Or maybe because orchids are frequently used ...

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Jade – An Easy Get it and Forget it Houseplant

Jade, also known as Crassula argenea is another easy to care for houseplant. This plant with its fleshy leaves and trunk-like stems prefers to be ignored, the less attention it gets the better. Just place it where it can get about 4 hours of sunlight and forget it. Watering and repotting are two factors that ...

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How to Grow an Aloe Vera Plant

Aloe vera is a popular, succulent plant that has many different uses. Some of these uses include the treatment of burns and insect bites. You can even eat aloe vera if you’re interested in some of its health benefits. But how do you grow an aloe vera plant? Where to Grow – Aloe vera plants ...

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Planting a Winter Indoor Cactus Garden

An indoor cactus garden is a beautiful, low-maintenance way to bring warm climate gardening indoors for winter. From choosing the right cactus to location and care, here are five basic elements of planting a winter indoor cactus garden: Indoor Cactus Garden Element 1) Choosing a Cactus Many gardening centers conveniently carry a variety of cacti. ...

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About Insects, Disease and Pecan Trees

Pecan trees are graceful, towering trees that can be damaged by any things. Weather can be a particularly nasty culprit but so can disease and insects. And if the tree hasn’t properly been cared for, the damage caused can be worse. Learn to recognize the symptoms and signs so you can react swiftly and protect ...