An orchid of any particular variant never fails to add a touch of striking magnificence to any home. Most people think that growing orchids is difficult and expensive as well as requires one to be an experienced specialist, this shouldn't be the case. There are a lot of common orchid species that can be grown at home that only requires basic knowledge and a bit of tender loving care. Included in this article are some basic steps on how to care...more
Most of the time, people consider growing orchids to be quite a challenging hobby, however, it can really be fairly simple if orchids will be given the adequate attention and care it needs. In growing these magnificent flowers, learning how to pot an orchid is one of the very important factors that you need to know. So here are some tips on how to do just that. Click Here For Orchid Care Gurus Instant Access Now!It will be much better to gather...more
Orchids are characterized by their stunning blooms; however, the ways on how to take care of orchids seem to be notoriously difficult to do. On the other hand, according to most people who are into orchid growing have stated that with proper attention and basic know-how about these exotic flowers will surely make taking care of them quite simple.Click Here For Orchid Care Gurus Instant Access Now!In taking care of an orchid, placing them in front of a window that is covered with sheer curtains is one of the best things to do. Take into account that orchids love the sun but direct sunlight can burn them and too little sunlight will stop them from flowering.When to water your orchid is another important factor on how to take care of orchids. They should be watered once a week during the winter and twice a week during summer. See to it that you run water through the pot for approximately thirty seconds, allowing it to flow out the bottom of the pot. This way the roots will get wet without soaking the potting material and be sure to water during the day so that the orchid dries before night.It is very important to feed your orchid about a quarter of orchid fertilizer every time you...more
Most of the time, people consider growing orchids to be quite a challenging hobby, however, it can really be fairly simple if orchids will be given the adequate attention and care it needs. In growing these magnificent flowers, learning how to pot orchids is one of the very important factors that you need to know. So here are some tips on how to do...more
Orchids usually need from 12 -14 hours of light in the winter and about 16 hours of light in the summer. If you are growing entirely, or almost entirely, under artificial light, you will want to emulate this pattern of lighting the best way you can. That can be as easy as a couple of four foot fluorescent bulbs hanging within six to eight inches of...more
Different orchids have different light requirements and the amount and type of light is very important. Orchids grow all over the world and in or on every medium, excluding ice. There is no way to make one, sweeping generalization as to how much light a specific type would need and want.So let's take a look at three types of orchids that are not only commonly found in gardening centers and are therefore easily obtained, but that can be grown in the same lighting conditions. Those three orchids would be the Cattlyea, Phalaenopsis, and the Paphiopedilum.All three of these types of orchids like bright light and some sun. Cattleyas like direct sun, whereas the other two are happy with indirect sun. All three like an east, west or shaded south facing window. If the foliage appears to be limp, or too dark green, the flower is telling you that it needs more light. Too little light or too much light can actually kill any of these or any other orchid. It must also be kept in mind that the medium of a plant that is kept in too much light will dry out too quickly. Too little light may cause "wet feet", meaning the roots will be wet and remain wet for too long. Too much moisture is an...more
A great tip to keeping the orchid in bloom for the most amount of time as feasible is to fertilize the plant before it blooms. Once the Orchid has bloomed, you don't need to fertilize it any longer. And, another tip to keeping your orchid in bloom...more
There's no big mystery about repotting an orchid but it IS a little bit different than repotting, say, your favorite philodendron. First of all, there's no soil required, although potting medium is necessary. But let's get to it:First choose a pot....more
All orchids need a container or a "stage" to grow in or on. The most common container would, of course, be an orchid pot. There are many, many pots on the market and most will work as containers for orchids. Many orchid growers think that the best...more
Planting Orchids has become a very popular hobby amongst flower growers. However some gave up as they don't see the result that they hoped for. Unfortunately they left with the misconception that orchid is hard to grow. The fact is growing orchid is...more
What makes an orchid rare anyway? Being hard to find makes an orchid rare. One of the reasons many orchids today are hard to find is because their natural habitat has been destroyed by humans. While they are adaptable, they do have certain basic...more
There's a myth that orchid caring was, at one point, only available to rich people. If you were ever under the impression that this was true, let me give you a couple of facts that would convince you otherwise:* There are 25,000+ orchid species*...more