An amateur’s Guide To Orchid Growing Supplies
Jul 30th, 2009 by Myarticle

When you are just starting to grow orchids indoors you will probably wonder what you will need for  blooming orchids.

 

There are some basic orchid growing supplies that anyone wishing to grow orchids at home should have. Not only will these tools make your orchids grow vigorous but they will help you to choose only what is necessary. However it is inevitable that everyone’s orchid growing supplies will vary according to the type of orchids they grow and how many orchids they have.

A Humidity Tray

one of the best devices to have is a humidity tray, especially if you live in a dryclimate, when growing orchids indoors. With a humidity tray you can place several plants on one tray and maintain  the humidity at the ideal level. When it comes to orchid growing supplies this can be quite essential and is relatively cheap to buy.

Lighting

If you plan on growing orchids indoors then consider growing orchids under lights. Some types of orchids need extra light, or more light than comes through your window. If this is the case then you will need to purchase some lights. purchasing lights meant specifically for orchids can be expensive. They are not really indispensable orchid growing supplies; you can also make your own lights system at home.

Fertilizer

Fertilizer is another part of orchid growing supplies that all growers should have on hand. Choose a fertilizer that is meant specifically for orchids. Other fertilizers can be too harsh for orchids. Whatever the fertilizer you choose to add to your orchid growing supplies use it only at half to quarter strength. You should use the fertilizer only once a week. Remember that orchids are sensitive to too much fertilizer and you could kill your plant with too much fertilizer.

pots

The right containers or pots are certainly something that should be part of your orchid growing supplies. Ventilation of the roots and drainage are two important parameters that you should consider when buyingpots. You can find pots meant specifically for orchids at nurseries and garden supply stores.

Pesticide

Keeping your orchids blooming  and beautiful means getting a fungicide and pesticide.  It may not be optimal to use chemicals on your plants and in your home but it is indispensable. You can look for any pesticide or fungicide meant for plants to keep pests from harming your precious orchids. Orchids can be harmed very easily by pests and fungi, in addition to pesticides and fungicides keep orchids well ventilated.

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