subject: Orchid Secrets Revealed - Caring For Orchid [print this page] Though orchids have a reputation of being hard to grow, there are varieties that are easy to cultivate. This is the reason why caring for orchid is now a growing trend. With all its beautiful flowers that come in an assortment of colors with the scents to match, you won't find it hard to fall in love with these plants.
But before anything else comes first, you must choose the species of orchid you intend to care for. What is commonly recommended if you are a beginner is the popular "moth orchid". It is better to start with it rather than choosing other species that require experience in cultivating them. Be assured that it caring for orchid is easy should you decide to give it a try. A little knowledge about the basic caring methods will be enough.
Such method like lighting for your plant is important. There can never be too little or too much of it. Giving it too little light darkens the leaves making it look like plastic. Giving it too much will turn the leaves yellow and the plant will appear malnourished. Furthermore, if proper lighting is not followed, your orchid will not flower. Keep your plant watered and do not let the potting medium go dry. But also be sure that drainage is good in the pot because too much standing water will kill your orchid.
Whenever pests and diseases get to your plant, do not be alarmed. If you notice any irregularities with it, be sure to immediately treat it so it will not spread. If you fail to stop it at its early stages, your plant may eventually die. There are lots of organic pesticides and cures for orchid diseases available.
Now you see caring for orchid is all that simple. You just have to start right and know what you are doing. It is time to put your "green thumb" to the test.
