L'entretien orchidée après floraison, reste un tourment constant pour les propriétaires. Les orchidées font partie de ces végétaux qui ont la faculté de subsister dans des situations excessivement délicates. L'ensemble des espèces d'orchidées poussent sur les arbres des régions tropicales, tout en se ravitaillant de débris de végétaux. Pourtant, dans nos appartements, les orchidées réclament beaucoup de nous, tel que les soins et...more
There are so many different kinds of orchids that it's difficult to make generalizations about how to take care of them all. There are however, some general maintenance ideas that should not only maintain health when not in bloom, but will encourage it to bloom in the future.First of all, make sure that you are keeping your orchid in an environment where the temperature is correct for your specific type. In general, although there are so many...more
Opinion varies as to the easiest orchids to grow but there are three varieties that pop up over and over again. Those three orchids are Cattleyas, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum. One of the best things about growing these three orchids is that they have very similar, temperature and water needs which makes them especially good "roommates" and they are easy to care for, should you decide to branch out and grow several different varieties of orchidsCattleya orchids are the favorite orchids of The American Orchid Society, America's MOST prestigious orchid society. You probably bought a big, beautiful Cattleya bloom at one time or another for your mother for Mother's Day or as a corsage for your junior prom. At one time the blooms were almost always lavender or purple but now they come in a variety of colors. The Cattleya is named after William Cattley who was the first to import them to England from Brazil in 1818.Cattleyas are very adaptable because they grow naturally in many different conditions. The plants themselves grow to about 12 inches but the flowers can be up to seven or eight inches across - a truly magnificent bloom. Most bloom once a year.Phalaenopsis orchids are...more
By taking a few simple steps to ensure your plants are receiving the right kind of light, and doing some research before purchasing your orchid, you'll find that it's not necessary to be an experienced horticulturist in order to grow these gorgeous, exotic plants.Orchids Need Light But Do You Know What Kind? By: Kelly Christiansen ...more
Orchids have the same kinds of requirements, whether they are potted orchids or growing on a piece of bark or some other potting arrangement. All orchids have specific needs as to how much light they receive and how direct or indirect it is, how much humidity they like, how much water they need, what kind of potting medium (if they are potted)...more
So you have been a successful orchid grower! Your plant has bloomed. The blooms lasted a long time. You cut some. The blooms were beautiful. But now what? How do you care for an orchid plant after it has bloomed to keep it healthy and to make sure that it blooms again?When an orchid blooms and the blooms are from one to four months old and show signs of wilting or drying, it's time to cut them off. First of all, make sure that you are using clean and sterilized tools. This will prevent any diseases that the tools may have been in contact with from spreading to this orchid. Then, using a knife or scissors, cut the flower stalk. There is controversy over whether to cut the stalk short a stalk or to leave it long. Many growers feel that cutting the flower stalk about an inch from the base will ensure that new blooms are as close to the last in size and beauty. If you were working with a small plant with 3 -4 inch leaves, cut close like this so that the plant doesn't bloom again right away and become weak. If your plant is large with nice thick, green leaves that are healthy looking, you can cut the flower stalk up high just above a node (a brown notch on the green stem) and just below...more
Orchids are extremely difficult to propagate from seed. Most orchids that are propagated from seed are propagated in a laboratory setting. First of all, total sterility is needed. Secondly, orchid seed is almost like dust its that tiny. Other seeds...more
Orchids are some of the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings. To do it right you need to know the right place on the stem to cut the orchid. To know the right place you have to know something about the orchid that you're choosing to...more
Every plant needs water. But, knowing precisely when and how to water your plant can make a huge difference – especially when dealing with orchids. As you and I already know, orchids are one of the most popular house plants due to their wide...more
Cattleya orchids suffer from some of the same problems as phalaenopsis orchids but the symptoms are usually a little different. Cattleyas also have some problems that don't bother phalaenopsis so much. Cattleya orchids do get bacterial leaf rot....more
During winter, plants are usually in a resting state. This means that you need to water them less often. Your artificial lights will play a great role in keeping the plants warm. So, can you give hot water to your plants at this time? Probably not,...more
Every living thing has bad times and Phalaenopsis orchids are no exception. It seems that it would be a good idea for a new grower to know something about problems that can crop up with your new orchid. Different orchids have some problems that are...more