It has been the belief of many for some time that caring for orchids was difficult or reserved only for the rich. But, with more the 25,000 species and more then 100,000 hybrids, it is possible for anyone to find an orchid that will fit into their lifestyle, budget and level of skill as a horticulturist.
Orchids require the same amount of maintenance as other regular plants. But, some orchids do have special requirements. The first thing to do when taking care of orchids is to know their needs when blooming.Not many plants can match the beauty of flowers bloomed by orchids. In fact, the orchid flowers are responsible for making orchids popular.If you give your orchid extremely well care, you can keep them blooming just as healthy as they were in the store. The popular orchid you probably have received as a gift or bought from the store is a phaleanopsis. This is the popular white or purple orchids that are available due to the fact that they are easier to care for than some of the less common varieties of orchid plants.
Orchids will bloom for at least three months if they are taken care of correctly.You should place your orchid near the window so that it can receive sunlight throughout the day. But you should avoid the midday sun which can be too harsh for these plants and aim to give your orchid morning and evening sunlight.In this season, placing your orchid on the east is advisable. You can substitute natural sunlight with fluorescent lights that are about a foot above the orchid’s flowers but, you still want to limit exposure to normal daylight hours.
The known temperature capacity of orchids is 55-80 degrees Fahrenheit. If you expose orchids in warmer conditions than 80, the orchid will lose its flowers and stop blooming. It is important to make sure that the flower stays moist, but do not over water the roots because it can kill the blooms. Instead, water the plant once every ten days, or keep the orchid in a water tray constantly. Make sure that the roots do not touch the water tray or it will then constantly be soaking up too much water.
To keep the orchid in bloom for a long time, fertilize the plant prior to its initial blooming. Once it has bloomed, you don’t need to fertilize it any longer. Plus, another tip to keeping your orchid in bloom for the greatest amount of time you can is to carefully prune the orchid while it is blooming. You will then be able to see a second set of flowers develop. With the right amount of care and attention, you will be able to own a gorgeous orchid plant that will display a full and rich bloom throughout the blooming season.
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