Ep. 262 Growing orchids at home: Easier than you think | #GoodGrowing

Orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow, but they may be easier than you think! Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast, where we are joined by horticulture educator and longtime orchid enthusiast Jack Schooley. Learn about common orchid myths, good orchids for beginners, watering and light requirements, getting orchids to rebloom, and troubleshooting common problems. Plus, discover whether watering orchids with ice cubes is a good idea and how there really is an orchid for everyone!

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01:56 – Welcome Jack! Tell us a little about your background. How did you get into growing orchids?

05:34 – Orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow. Is that true? What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about orchids?

10:19 – For someone buying their first orchid, what type(s) would you recommend?

12:42 – What should people look for when purchasing an orchid?

15:53 – Do we grow orchids like regular houseplants? What makes orchids different from other houseplants?

21:34 – Watering orchids, should we use ice cubes?

24:07 – Humidity

27:57 – Where should we locate orchids indoors?

30:39 – Repotting orchids. What kind of pot should be used (do they need to be clear)? When do you know when to repot?