There are many different sodium or fluorescent lighting systems available on the market. The output and size of the lights required will be totally dependent on the overall size of your growing area and how they will be mounted. Consult an expert at your local nursery, discuss your setup and the types of orchids that you will be growing and they will be able to give you advice on the best type and intensity of lighting to suit your...more
When you go to purchase your orchid be sure to ask the grower or resident gardener about the temperature, light, humidity, and size of the plant you are considering and you will be happier with your results if you match your plant to your growing environment.How to Choose the Right Orchid for You By: Ellen Reader About the Author Ellen Reader – your online orchid expert Need more Information about Orchids please visit The...more
Orchids do not need to be pruned in the same way that you might prune a tree or cut back a bush or large flowering plant to keep it attractive looking. You shouldnt cut the leaves on an orchid. When orchids bloom though, you need to remove the dead blooms and flower stalks. The best time to prune back an orchid flower stalk is, for many varieties, in either October or November. If you have an orchid that blooms several times a year that rule of thumb may not apply but late October to late November is usually a safe time to prune.As flowers on an orchid blossom and then die you should cut each one off at its base. Occasionally it will bloom again after a flower or several flowers are removed. Once the flowers on an orchid have all died its definitely time to prune. Youll know its time because the flower stalk will have dried up and turned yellow or brown. The stalk should be cut down to where only about an inch of stalk is left protruding from the stem. Some growers prefer to cut the stalk down when its still green. When the stalk is still green its possible that it might produce a keiki, or baby orchid. There are two schools of thought. One is to wait and see if a keiki is...more
There are lots of reasons why orchid leaves turn yellow. The biggest culprit is usually either a bacteria or a fungus. Bacterial infections can cause yellow spots on leaves. Youll need to get a bacteriacide to kill the disease, if thats what it turns out to be. If theres a black ring around the yellow spot, the disease is most likely a fungus and...more
"But, Simon, it's summer here and I couldn't tolerate a warm, humid climate in my house!" Well, you will have to find a spot for them, perhaps in another room that doesn't get air-conditioned. Here's another tip. If you like to keep your orchids in your living room, yet keep it somewhat dry for your own comfort, consider placing the orchid pot on...more
Now let us gain knowledge about terrestrial orchids. Cymbidium and Calopogon are some well-known species of the terrestrial orchids. They are found in countries like Japan, Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. Some facts about terrestrial orchids...more
How to deal with your orchids repotting By: Erin Merriweather About the Author Erin Merriweather is a well known horticulturist, Orchid Expert and Author.If you would like to find out more about Orchids you might want to look...more
Orchids which are given good care before and after blooming will continue on the path of their growth cycle and bloom again. Many people fear that their orchids won't re-bloom, but this fear is unfounded if you follow some basics of orchid care.You...more
Orchids, like many other kinds of house plants, have very specific needs including light, water and nutrition. One of the most important elements to the health of your orchid plant is the kind of light that it receives. The amount of light the...more
Its difficult to come up with rules that fit every orchid plant because there are so many different kinds with so many diverse needs. The most important thing you can do is to find out what kind you own and then to try to follow the rules that apply...more
Caring for orchids can be quite difficult particularly when you're unfamiliar with growing plants. The one thing that makes it hard tends to be that certain kinds of orchids require some kind of cutting as a way to grow perfectly and the point that...more