Plant care tips and tricks
How to Water Orchids in One Pot and Keep Them Blooming for Months Learning how to water orchids in one pot can feel confusing at first, but once you know the signs to look for, orchid care becomes simple and rewarding. I grow three Phalaenopsis orchids together in one orchid pot, and with the right …
My House Plant Journey: From Orchids to a Full Indoor Jungle Plant collecting has been part of my life for more than twenty years. What started as a small hobby has now become a full indoor jungle that I share through my YouTube channel Life of Bellina. In this post I want to take you …
Edithcolea grandis: Growing the Persian Carpet Flower at HomeA Chance Beginning I first met Edithcolea grandis, also known as the Persian carpet flower, at Kimās Nature. The plant was thriving when I accidentally knocked off two branches while admiring it. Feeling guilty, I brought those cuttings home and placed them in soil. To my surprise, …
The Kindness of Plant Collectors and My Surprise Astrophytum myriostigma Fukuryu The Generosity of Plant CollectorsPlant collecting is often seen as a hunt for rare specimens or a way to make money, but that is not always the case. Many collectors care less about profit and more about kindness, community, and giving plants new homes …
Dear Diary February always feels like a secret holiday for me because it means the Southern Ontario Orchid Society Show is here again. The Toronto Botanical Garden becomes a dreamscape of blooms and gentle chatter. As soon as I walk through the doors I can smell the faint sweetness of orchids carried on the warm …
āFourth Timeās the Bloomā ā A Zygopetalum Orchid Journey The first time I met a Zygopetalum orchid, it wasnāt love at first sight. It was love at first scent. The intoxicating, rich perfume was like natureās finest cologne bottled in waxy green and purple blooms. I had to have one.I brought my first Zygo home …
The Long Wait for Episcia ‘Picassoā I first spotted Episcia ‘Picasso’ in the background of one of my own videos. I hadnāt even noticed it while filming. I was too focused on getting the shot, adjusting angles, and making sure everything looked clean on screen. It wasnāt until I sat down to edit that I …
The Whisper of the White Ghost It was one of those breezy days in Niagara Falls, the kind that teases you into wandering just a little farther than you intended. I had set out on a routine plant hunt, chasing down Hoya varieties, when a quiet pull guided me into Vermeerās Garden Centre, a familiar …
A December Surprise: My Rat Tail Cactus Story Iāve always been drawn to the unusual, the striking, and the slightly unexpected, especially when it comes to cacti. For years, Iāve admired the Golden Monkey Tail and its snowy sibling, the White Monkey Tail (Cleistocactus colademononis), with their wild, trailing stems like something out of a …
Collecting Tephrocactus Geometricus in Canada, A Rare Cactus Journey As a cactus enthusiast living in Canada, finding Tephrocactus geometricus feels like discovering a hidden treasure. This uncommon cactus, known for its round, geometric segments and paper-like spines, isnāt something you just stumble upon at your local nursery. With Canada’s cooler climate and limited cactus availability, …