Orchids, like all plants, are susceptible to diseases but as long as you are aware and keep a watchful eye over your plants then they do not need to be a problem. Four main diseases that affect orchids: Petal Blight A fungal disease that affects the petals of a wide variety of orchids.  Black/dark brown spots...

The Pitcher Plant is another one of many carnivorous plants that feeds on insects and small arachnids.  A tubular shaped leaf, which is lined with tiny downward pointing hairs, is used to catch and then hold its prey.   At the bottom of the leaf there is a small amount of digestive liquid which is used to breakdown the insects...

It is possible to grow orchids in the garden throughout Britain as long as you choose your species carefully.   This is a short article designed to help you choose the most suitable orchid for your garden. The are hundreds of native orchids to the UK but there are also a few other countries with similar...

The Venus Fly trap is one of many carnivorous plants that feeds on insects and small arachnids.  A series of hairs inside it’s leaves activate a reflex action which causes the plants leaves to close around it’s prey, trapping it inside.  The  naturally grows in the bogs of North and South Carolina, USA, where the...

Keikis cuttings is the art of creating new orchid plants from the developing roots on a plants stem.   A number of orchids can be grown in this way but the main suitable orchids types are Dendrobium, Phalaenopis and Vanda. Step 1 – When planning on taking a Keikis cutting from a suitable orchid, water the...

A number of orchids can be grown by taking cuttings from the stem or cane.  The main suitable orchids are Dendrobium and Epidendrum Step 1 – The variety of your orchid will have a affect on the best time to take a cutting but as a rule of thumb start taking cuttings, at the beginning...