Artificial Lighting for Orchids: Part One—The Basics!
rtificial lighting is probably one of the most confusing topics for orchid enthusiasts. In our upcoming articles, we will attemptContinue Reading
Author: Robert Charpentier
Robert started growing houseplants in his teens and hasn't stopped since. His current collection includes about a hundred orchids, hoyas, and gloxinias. His interest in lighting technologies also goes back a long way, since he specialized in 'Optics and Photonics' after his studies in engineering physics (Polytechnique '79). Now retired, he devotes most of his time to forestry, orchid growing and windsurfing.
Bringing Orchids Back Indoors After a Holiday in the Garden!
Once children have returned to school, it’s time to bring orchids back inside. This important task requires vigilance and certainContinue Reading
Orchids Outsource to Feed Themselves!
Fertilizing orchids has already been discussed in a previous column. But, in the wild, orchids grow and flower without anyoneContinue Reading
Fertilizing Orchids: Carelessness and Delirium
Orchid enthusiasts are generally well-informed and fairly rational. However, when it comes to fertilization, they suddenly fall into a stateContinue Reading
Monthly Inspection of Orchids: Where It All Begins
The orchid enthusiast who wants to improve their skills will need to dedicate time to observing its collection. In fact,Continue Reading
Moving Orchids Outside for the Summer: Foresight and Monitoring
Many authors recommend moving orchids outdoors for the summer to give them a little boost of energy. This practice isContinue Reading
How to Make Your Orchids Bloom Again: Patience and Know-How
As soon as our orchid stops flowering, we start to hope again… But the arrival of the next bloom isContinue Reading
Photosynthesis for Dummies And/or Orchid Lovers
Without going into detail (which would be rather complex), I am going to give you a brief personal overview ofContinue Reading
An Orchid Show Near You!
In spring, everyone gets a little energy boost. The sunshine increases, the temperatures are rising, and life is getting easier.Continue Reading
The Orchid – Blooming in Cycles!
Most of the plants we cultivate are cyclical, which is not surprising since they have to cope with the cycleContinue Reading