My boyfriend just bought me my first indoor plant baby. Do anyone know what type of orchid she is? And any advice on how to keep her healthy and thriving? Her name is yellow
My boyfriend just bought me my first indoor plant baby. Do anyone know what type of orchid she is? And any advice on how to keep her healthy and thriving? Her name is yellow
I havenât found an orchid I liked yet, but Iâve heard that they donât like to be in the chips and the moss? And to put them in water? But I could be crazy!
0 gillningarItâs gorgeous though đ„°
0 gillningarThank you. I saw some instagram video of the two but water one seem complicated
1 gillapls donât put orchids in water đ theyâre epiphytes. Moss, orchid bark, perlite, coco chunks. They like high humidity around their roots but theyâll easily rot off if theyâre too wet. In the wild, theyâre used to frequent rainwater while growing on trees. So potting mix should be something that holds humidity but very chunky and airy so it doesnât stay wet too long.
0 gillningarI didnât even mean to reply to you directly đ
0 gillningarThatâs good to know!! Itâs just what I heard!!
0 gillningarI believe you have a moth orchid, a very pretty one! I have a moth orchid and I found the following helpful: âą placing her in an east window âą repotting her into a slotted orchid pot using an orchid bark/orchid bark mix. You can find the mixes and slotted pots at Home Depot or Loweâs. I would hold off repotting until sheâs done flowering though. âą the roots will be a bright green when hydrated and a silver/silver green when dry. Water only when the roots are a silver/silver green; and donât use ice cubes as it can shock the roots.
3 gillningarI would also add that the pot should be clear so you can see the roots
2 gillningarThank you
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