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The difference between orchid nutrition and houseplant nutrition
The composition of nutrients for orchids and houseplants are poles apart. They are tailored to the needs of the type of tropical plant. This is why...
Can you propagate an orchid like a tropical houseplant?
Many tropical plants are easy to take cuttings from, but with orchids it is soon a different story. Orchids are epiphytic plants. That means they o...
Care of the Beallara orchid
An orchid that is not much known to novice plant lovers, but deserves attention, is the Beallara orchid (Bllra.). This orchid genus evolved from a ...
Nature's harmony: Tropical plants and the golden ratio
The golden ratio is a mathematical ratio of about 1:1.618. It is known for its aesthetic value and harmonious properties. The proportions of the go...
Nature's funny correlation between orchids and poison frogs
Anyone who occasionally watches nature documentaries has heard of a poison frog at some point. These brightly colored frogs belong to the amphibian...
Orchid nutrition: important minerals for orchid growth
Many low-quality orchid feeds contain only the minerals Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). This is stated in an NPK ratio on the packa...
Effect of tropical plants in your study room
The new school year is almost upon us. That means getting new books, notebooks, pens and other office supplies in order to get ahead next year. But...
Therapy and relaxation with houseplants
A lot of people started collecting plants enthusiastically in the corona era. Fortunately, this hobby is not extinct, but thriving in abundance! Be...
Back in time: textiles made from plants
More and more often and increasingly, the environment is in the news. Many companies are switching to more sustainable solutions. In doing so, ther...
Is leaf sheen bad for plants?
Leaf gloss is a means of making the leaves of your green beauties shine. Often a type of hairspray spray is used for this purpose. The main ingredi...
How do I care for a rare Phalaenopsis (butterfly orchid)?
The Phalaenopsis is one of the most well-known orchids. Nowadays they can be found not only in the plant store or a boutique, but also in the super...
Light and location
Almost all tropical plants need a lot of indirect light, but the amount and type of light varies from plant to plant. Therefore, it is important to...
