Have you ever found your tomato plants munched on and ruined and wondered what or who the culprit is? Rabbits are found in many household gardens, especially if there are fields or wild spaces nearby, and you might be wondering “do rabbits eat tomato plants?” as you stare at shredded stems and chewed leaves. No, …
Orchids are very difficult to grow and if you have attempted it, the chances are you’ve killed one or two due to the steep learning curve. They can be tricky plants as they have a dormancy phase in which they look dead. Don’t just toss the plant out – it might still be perfectly healthy! …
Pansies are a very popular garden plant and they look gorgeous for a good chunk of the year, but what about when they have finished? If you use these plants on a regular basis, you have probably wondered what to do with pansies after flowering? Should you dig them up and throw them away, or …
If you have an orchid plant (or multiple plants), you are probably wondering about the pests you need to watch out for, and what sorts of insects feed on orchids. Knowing what to look out for is half the battle in keeping your plants pest free, so we’re going to look at what bugs do …
Many people choose to grow orchids mostly because of their truly fabulous and beautiful flowers – so when those flowers start wilting, it’s a problem. So, why are my orchid flowers wilting? Wilted flowers can be caused by a few different problems, but some common ones include environmental changes, over-watering, pests, and the orchid’s natural …
Orchids are unfortunately susceptible to root rot, and this is a disease that will kill a plant very quickly if you don’t deal with it as soon as you can. It’s easy to end up with this problem, so we’re going to look at how to fix orchid root rot (prevention, symptoms, fixes). An orchid …
Caring for any plant can be a challenge, but orchids are infamous for being delicate, tricky to grow, and yet still very desirable to have in the home. However, when you run into problems, it can be highly frustrating, and not always have an obvious solution that will overcome the issue. So, how do you …
Most people who enjoy gardening and growing plants are occasionally tempted to try a leaf or two. Plants are so beautiful and often, it’s hard to resist just breaking off a piece and tasting it, especially with the prettiest plants. If this sounds like you then you’re probably wondering are orchids edible? Can you eat …
If you have ever heard about orchids growing on other plants, you might have wondered whether they are feeding on those plants and stealing from their nutrients or not. So, are orchids parasites, or is that a big misconception? Let’s find out! Many orchids do grow on other plants, but they are not usually parasitic. …
You may have heard that orchids are epiphytes, and that might leave you wondering if all orchids are, or whether some varieties are not. It might also lead you to question how they evolved that way, and what that really involves. So, are orchids epiphytes? Most orchids are epiphytes, yes, and many of those that …