Honestly, I’m not the best gardener around, but I do have a green thumb and enjoy it.
One of my very favorite groups of plants are orchids. They are just so gorgeous, colorful, peaceful and perfect looking.
I asked my mother-in-law why in the world some of my orchids have died and aren’t growing proper stalks with flowers this year, the 1st year after originally purchasing them.
While I was asking her questions about hers that seem to be getting ready to bloom this year, I felt one of the leaves on the plant.
She immediately stopped me and told me that the oils from our hands kill the leaves and in turn, will kill the plant…
Sheesh…with all the looking around online about orchid care, I don’t remember reading anything about this, and I searched quite a bit about orchid care.
Mistake #1: Touching the Leaves
Leave the leaves alone! Not only was I touching the leaves to see how hydrated the plant was, I was cleaning any dust off the leaves either by wiping with my hands or with a moistened paper towel.
Mistake #2: Getting the Continue Reading…
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