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Best Time to Water Orchids

By Joseph Nicholson

Most orchid species are highly susceptible to rot and die quickly if left standing in water. Thus, with orchids, over-watering is more of a concern than under-watering. The amount of water an orchid needs will depend on the heat in its environment. Follow the simple guideline: "more heat, more water." The most dangerous time to have water on an orchid is at night, because the cooler...

Types of Indoor Plants Needing Little Water

By Cindi Pearce

If you are on the fly and are barely home long enough to check your phone messages and change your clothing but you still want your home to be plant-filled, then you need to purchase hard to kill plants. Hardy plants are those that don't need constant watering or attention and thrive even when neglected. The Eternity Plant just keeps on going and going and growing and growing. It is...

Why Do Plants Need Water?

By Richard Thomas

All plants have a very different metabolism from insects, fish and animals. Instead of relying on foodstuffs and breathing oxygen from the air to provide energy, plants use a process called photosynthesis, which uses water and carbon dioxide to convert light into energy. Photosynthesis is a metabolic process for converting light energy into chemical energy. It is the fundamental means by which...