Mrs Roots Orchids

Bells of Ireland flowers – also known by their scientific name, moluccella laevis – are one of only four species found in the genus moluccella, which is a member of the family lamiaceae.

Because orchids tend to weigh less than other potted plants (moss and bark are lighter than moist potting mix), you can display them in interesting places.

Since the entire dandelion flower is perfectly edible, many people over time have used this plant for both culinary and medicinal purposes.

The holly flower is a blossom that sprouts from a large genus – between 400 and 600 species – of flowering trees in the aquifoliaceae family.

Although tassel flowers are not directly linked to any specific piece of symbolism, it is not hard to associate them with creativity – especially since one of their alternative nicknames is Flora’s paintbrush.

Show It Off
If you grow an orchid, make it a showstopper by displaying it under a cloche, on an attractive stand, or other high-profile place.

So position orchids a couple of feet from a window rather than on the windowsill.

Avoid Drafts
Blasts of hot or cold air, such as from an exterior door, leaky window, or heating vent can harm orchids.

Make sure to removes dust that collects on the leaves and blocks light. It also eliminates pests should they begin to infest your orchids.

Keep Them Clean
It's helpful to periodically wash your orchid foliage with room-temperature water.

Pot Them Up Right
You may notice that the orchids you see at the store aren't growing in potting mix like other houseplants. This is because the roots need so much air. Pot orchids in a bark mixture or sphagnum moss.

If you tend to water your plants a lot, then choose bark because it dries out faster. If you tend to underwater your plants, then moss may be a better choice because it holds moisture longer.