White moth orchids (Phaleanopsis spp) are an absolute favourite indoor plant for me. I love their clean simple elegance and long flowering time and, if you find the right spot for them, they will continue to reward you with flowers for years to come. I always wanted to have masses of them but they are so expensive to buy and there didn't seem to be any way to propagate them. I read that you could take leaf cuttings if you exposed the cut edge to steam to induce growth. Someone might have … [Read more...]
Autopot System for the Greenhouse
Having got my new greenhouse installed and kitting it out so that I could make the best use of the space, now came the fun part of setting up my Autopot System and getting everything growing. I first came across the Autopot System when I was looking for my greenhouse from Edenlite Glasshouses and it really appealed to me for many reasons: it is a gravity fed watering system that is simple and easy to use it means that I don't have to water the plants every day - suiting a busy … [Read more...]
Growing Orchids at Home
Orchids are such beautiful exotic looking plants that they tend to be associated with tropical holidays, fabulous glasshouses or expensive gifts rather than a common house or garden plant (unless of course you are fortunate enough to be living in a tropical holiday destination). However, many species can easily be grown at home and often don't require any special care beyond orchid basics. At garden centres they tend to be quite expensive but you can find them more cheaply at local Orchid … [Read more...]