Alan Titchmarsh has shared his top tips for looking after moth orchids, as the gardening expert explained why they are the perfect option for beginners
Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh has been sharing advice on plant care for years, and his guidance on nurturing indoor plants is no exception. He's particularly knowledgeable about the moth orchid, the UK's favourite orchid variety, which thrives in the warm climates of Asia and Australia - a challenging environment to mimic in the UK with its variable temperatures.
"Then a few years ago, along came the moth orchid, phalaenopsis. Well, to be absolutely honest, it's been around for a long time. These flowers will last not weeks, but months," reports the Express. "It absorbs atmospheric moisture but it also quite enjoys being exposed to light, so these transparent pots will allow the light to get through."
Alan emphasised: "By growing them in, not really compost but chipped bark, because this is not a terrestrial orchid, one which grows in the ground, it's an epiphyte." He also provided valuable advice on watering orchids, cautioning owners against leaving it sitting in water. Be sure to let the water thoroughly drain through the soil and exit from the pot bottom.
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