subject: 3 Easy Tips When Choosing Which Orchids To Buy - Learn The How, What And Where Of Buying Healthy And Thriving Orchids [print this page] 3 Easy Tips When Choosing Which Orchids To Buy - Learn The How, What And Where Of Buying Healthy And Thriving Orchids
When you start collecting orchid plants for your hobby, it can be mesmerizing and addictive. It can also become very expensive because every nursery and garden you visit, you must buy something to add to your collection of beautiful plants. The question which orchids to buy can sometimes take its toll on you because of so many species and varieties available. Read over these tips of how and what orchids to buy to get the best plants.
Know The Conditions You Can Provide
All orchids are exotic to look at. Some orchids will look exotic but does not need many special requirements to grow and look after. Others however are very delicate and really need special conditions. To avoid disappointment, choose an orchid that you are sure you have all the means to provide for all its requirements. If the condition in your area will not support an orchid that needs a lot of natural light, it is pointless to buy such orchid as the success rate of it growing healthy is slim to none.
Choose Mature Plants Instead Of Young Ones
Consider buying mature orchids rather than young plants when orchid buying. Mature orchids are more "tougher" than young seedlings. Mature blooming orchids will be a little forgiving when you mistakes in taking care of them (you will make some mistakes if you are a beginner in growing orchids)
Mature orchids may cost a little more than young orchids but they will be worth the cost as they will bloom sooner than young orchids. Also, they will give you the experience in looking after orchids and before you know it, you are able to handle looking after seedlings in no time.
Beware of Cheap Orchids
You may be surprised that some orchids, especially the rare varieties can cost and arm and a leg! But not all of them cost this much. There are many orchids that are affordable. If you choose to buy an orchid that is very cheap, make sure that they are healthy. Inspect the roots, plant and orchid leaves to make sure that the plant does not have a disease or in a worse case scenario, dying.
Buy orchids from reputable growers and nurseries. They are the best choice because their plants are well cared for and you are ensured of healthy plants. There are many online orchid suppliers nowadays that are very popular and with great reputation. Visit some websites first if there are no nurseries in your area that sell orchids.
Lastly, choose your plants well. Make sure all the signs that the orchid is healthy are there. Care for your orchids well and you will be rewarded with so many gorgeous orchids flowering in your home and garden. For more valuable orchids information, please Orchid Growing Secrets where you will find great insights and many tips on orchid growing. Be sure to sign up for our Free Orchid Growing Mini-Course.
