by admin | Oct 16, 2020 | Articles
What is root extender? Root Extender is 100% natural. It contains blended mycorrhiza and other beneficial live fungal spores. Mycorrhiza is essential to the germination and the growth of Orchid Plants. Benefits: Encourages root development – Ideal for potted plants....
by admin | Oct 16, 2020 | Articles
Beneficial Micro-organisms that enhance soil health and biology Plant of Health’s Microbe Probiotic use Effective Micro-organisms (EM) and EMs have a fascinating history. EM was discovered by a Japanese horticulturalist, Dr. Teruo Higa, some 25 years ago. The...
by admin | Oct 16, 2020 | Articles
Orchid Den’s sells food grade Diatomaceous Earth Food grade Diatomaceous earth is a very useful form of pest control and a rich source of plant Silica Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a naturally occurring deposit of fossilised diatoms, silica rich ancient marine...
by AJ Van Bael | Oct 13, 2020 | Articles
What an amazing native orchid. Widespread on the East Coast of Australia as an epiphyte (on trees) or a lithophyte (growing on rocks). Once you have found one growing in the wild and flowering in late August to October you will be constantly looking for more. They can...
by AJ Van Bael | Oct 13, 2020 | Articles
An import from Queensland, these orange and black beetles grow to about 10mm long and can fly. In summer months, the adult beetle eats the new leaves of orchids. They then lay eggs in the soft, new stems and the larva, a soft white maggot-like grub hatches, then eats...
by admin | Aug 26, 2020 | Articles
These popular orchids are sold in many stores. These orchids need a clear pot as they photosynthesise through their roots, but can have a ceramic pot to steady the plant when in flower. Unfortunately they are sold as a “bunch of flowers” rather than a plant, so little...
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