Caring for orchids is thought by many to be very difficult and cumbersome, with often unsatisfactory outcomes. The good thing is that, with thousands of orchid species, anyone can find an orchid to grow and enjoy, even if they are novice gardeners.
Most kinds of orchids really don’t require any more work than other house or garden plants. Yes, there are some orchids that need more attention and care. Your first step in orchid care should always be to find out the particular requirements that your flower needs. No other plant produces such special, fragile flowers as the orchid, and that is a big part of the appeal of caring for orchids. In fact, the source of popularity in caring for orchids lies primarily in their unique blooms. Given the right care, you will find that you can keep your orchid looking as good as the day you brought it home.
One orchid type that almost anyone can grow is the popular phaleanopsis. Purple or white, they are easy to find and easy to grow.
You ought to be able to enjoy at least 90 days of blooms on your orchids, if you give them the care they need. Place your orchid where it can get substantial amounts of light, which is typically near a window, or under appropriate grow lights. Choose an window that is bright, but which does not get any direct midday sunlight, as that would be too harsh. The east side of your house is usually an excellent place to grow your orchid, since you get the early sunlight, but miss the harsh sunlight of midday. If necessary, artificial light, placed about one foot about the orchid, and placed on a timer, is a great way to give your orchid the right amount and type of light.
For best results, keep your orchid’s environment between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Above 90 is just too much for your orchid, and it will probably drop its buds and stop blooming. Orchids naturally grow in humid environments, so provide that for your orchid, without over doing it, and it will be happy and bloom for you. Start by watering your orchid every ten weeks, or place the orchid above a tray of water. Just be sure you don’t put the roots into the water, or you will over water.
In terms of fertilizing, try to do this before your orchid blooms so it blooms longer. Stop fertilizing once your orchid has bloomed. Plus, another tip to keeping your orchid in bloom for the greatest amount of time you can is to carefully prune the old flowers. That will promote another set of blooms to emerge. With the right care, your orchid will provide you with satisfaction, as it gives you lots of blooms throughout the flowering season.
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