Hanging orchid

Krystal Duran on Instagram: "Orchid are epiphytes. They grow on top of other plants and are not anchored in the soil. Epiphytes take up their nutrients from water, air, and debris around them. Living in Indiana, fall and winter temperatures get less than 55 degrees consistently which would prevent us from being able to anchor orchids or other plants to trees so this will just have to do. When choosing a board, choose one that is rot resistant. I used cork bark since it doesn’t rot but…

"Orchids seem to drive people crazy," the author Susan Orlean wrote in The Orchid Thief. "Those who love them love them madly." This has been true for cent

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When we have really dense, fact-heavy episodes (don’t worry, they won’t all be like that!), we’ll supplement that with a blog post that covers the information we researched for the podcast. This is Matthew here, to talk about my favorite family of plants, Orchidaceae , the Orchids.

An orchid is more than just a showy flower to grow in your favorite traditional statement container. Hanging orchids is a great way to create an indoor growing environment for these eye-catching blooms.

Kokedama: a plant's roots are encased in a ball of soil, which is covered with a layer of moss, forming a sphere. DIY kokedama.

Krystal Duran on Instagram: "My mission is to keep your orchids thriving 🙌🏽 Orchid care is my number one asked about plant and care. I would say, once you get the hang of it, it’s easy, but it can feel intimidating for many. Part one, is the intro and how to enjoy the plant when you receive. Part two will focus on maintenance after. Stick around for part 2, consider following along for more planty tips if you haven’t already, and leave any questions down below! #orchidcare…

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You can grow hanging orchids that take up less space and add beautiful vertical interest to your space. Learn more inside this article!