Where and what orchid are you going to buy are two critical questions that need clear answers before you go to make the purchase. If you have decided and put in all the considerations to buy and care for your first orchid, then the decision where you going to purchase it is also a critical matter.Let me start with 'what orchid to buy' first. The orchid to buy should meet the general criteria of a healthy plant. Examine the root,...more
Cymbidium orchids is a genus of 52 species of the orchid family. They are evergreen and typically bloom during winter for about 8 to 10 weeks.They are available in many colors including white, cream, yellow, brown, pink, red and there is also a green cymbidium orchid. Many come with markings of other colors on blooms.Because of its unusual color the green cymbidium orchid has been gaining popularity recently.Selecting a good...more
For a very long time, people who have been interested in cultivating their own orchids have believed it to be near unimaginable. With thousands of orchid species and over 100,000 hybrids, a person of any skill level can grow orchids without issue.The majority of orchids do not require any more specialized attention than the average indoor or garden plant. But there are few types that do require some attention due to their delicate nature. Firstly, you'll need to determine the specific needs your new orchid has. The blooms of an orchid are truly beautiful and this is what sets them apart from other flowers, but it's also the blooms that are quite fragile. If the proper care is given though, your orchid and its magnificent blooms can be maintained to look just as it, and they, did the day you bought it. Due to their popularity from being known to be easily cared for than other less common orchids, the chances that you own a Phaleanopsis orchid are quite high. If it's purple or white, then you definitely do!If taken care of correctly, your orchid will bloom for at least three months of the year every year. The best spot to place your orchid is by the window. Being placed here will...more
For a very long time, people who have been interested in cultivating their own orchids have believed it to be near impossible. With thousands of orchid species and over 100,000 hybrids, a person of any skill level can grow orchids without issue.Most orchids don't require any more attention than the average indoor or garden plants. But there are few...more
First of all, there's that big "when."The best time to for pruning orchids (in general) is usually in October or November. That's when most orchids have finished blooming. If you're lucky enough to own an orchid that blooms a few times over the course of the year, you may have to make your own decision as to the best time of year to...more
Orchid Fragrance = PollinationWhy are orchids, or any other flowers, fragrant? It's surely not to please people, although sometimes the first hint that an orchid is about to bloom is its fragrance wafting across the room.Orchids are fragrant because they need to attract pollinators in order to reproduce. So, really it's a matter of survival! Most orchids are dependent on a specific pollinator to get the job done. This means that fragrant orchids smell the way they smell because it needs to attract whatever creature it is that pollinates them.Since orchids come from every part of the world (except those that are covered in ice or are desert regions), there are many, many potential orchid pollinators. Usually they're insects. The orchids that are native to each different world habitat have a fragrance that attracts pollinators that also live in that habitat.As you gather more orchid information, you'll find that the bright colors and the patterns on orchid blooms are also meant to attract pollinators. Even the shapes of many orchids are meant to mimic the shapes of insects, another orchid technique to attract some attention from potential pollinators!Night or dayIt's...more
If you're new to orchids the first thing you'll probably have noticed is the rather long Latin names which can be a little off putting at first. There are over 20,000 species of orchid not including the hundreds of thousands of hybrid varieties so...more
Phalaenopsis or Phal or also called Moth orchid is an orchid genus introduced by Blume in 1825. This genus name refers to phalaena, a name of the moth (Lepidoptera) subdivision given by Carolus Linnaeus, since this orchid closely...more
Caring for orchids shouldn't be dreary. Actually you can adopt an especially content and frolicsome disposition when you care for your orchids. When you are content, it will show in how your orchids will bloom and flourish into a vision of attention...more
Orchids have specific requirements such as the amount of light it's exposed to; it's watering and fertilizing cycles and the nourishment it receives. Probably the most important factor to an orchids health is the type of light it has access to. It...more
Irrespective of the fact that there are thousands of known orchid types, there happen to be only two primary kinds. The two types in question are the terrestrial orchid that makes its home on the ground, and the epiphyte orchid that makes its home...more
You can easily avoid killing your plants during and after dividing them by making sure you correctly do three vital things for your orchids.You must only divide your orchids when they need it.You must use only sharp, sterile toolsYou...more