Caring For Orchids
Caring for orchids in the past time has been misperceived for something
luxurious, which can only be afforded by rich people or the high society. But
with the huge amount of species and hybrids, which certainly provide much room
for any orchid admirer and enthusiastic, this perception weakened.
Caring for orchids in the past time has been misperceived for something
luxurious, which can only be afforded by rich people or the high society. But
with the huge amount of species and hybrids, which certainly provide much room
for any orchid admirer and enthusiastic, this perception weakened.
In fact there are thousands of species that can be chosen from to fit a
certain lifestyle or budget constrain. Orchid hobbyists can easily find an
orchid type which match their skill and experience. To day orchids becomes a
very popular, easy to care and amazing house plants
Caring for orchids is really not a lot of work with many problems. They need
just the same effort like other common house or garden plants. Although there are
indeed some orchid types that need special treatment, but generally they are
easy-to-care plants. Just look for some information whether an orchid you are
interested in need special treatment or not.
About the flowers……well, orchids are among a small number of plants that
blooms with such beautiful and colorful flowers. Those flowers will enhance the
cheerful atmosphere in many houses and offices. There is no doubt that caring
for orchids attentively will result a healthy plant that will flourish for a long
time which is about an average of three months.
Selecting your orchid. There are a lot of orchid types that
you can start with. The phalaenopsis orchid is the most common type which you
might be encountering by chance. They are the easiest orchid type to care for.
Other orchids that can be recommended for beginners are the dendrobiums,
oncidiums, cattleyas and vandas which all are included in the moth group
Buying an orchid. If you would like to buy an orchid you
should check the condition carefully. Clean and shiny leaves are an indication
that the orchid is well taken care for. Go on to look at the roots which are
most likely seen coming out from the potting media. Look for healthy and fat
roots which should be intact with no sign of damage. Buy a plant that is
already flowering. This is to make sure whether you are buying the right type
of orchid.
Make sure your orchid gets enough light. The most
comfortable spot to place your orchid is a spot with adequate sunlight during
the day. Morning sunshine and the afternoon shade will be the most appropriate
light intensity for most orchids. Thus, the best spot to place your orchid will
be the eastern side of your house, probably at an east facing window will do
fine.
Please be aware that too mach light will cause the yellowing of the leaves,
while on the contrary, too little light will darken the green color of the
leaves. Then the plant will look skinny and will not bloom. In case of
insufficient natural daylight condition, you can substitute it with a fluorescent
lamp which you should place about one foot above your orchid plant.
Make the temperature comfortable. Orchids flourish best at
temperatures between 15ºC and 25ºC. Orchids that are exposed to temperature
over 35ºC will loose their buds very soon and will even not flourish forever.
Maintain humidity. Keep the flower stays moist since they
used to live in such environment that is humid. You can do this by spraying it
with enough amount of water. Just do not over watering the roots, since it may
kill the flowers.
Another way to maintain the required humidity is using a room humidifier to
create a humid area close to your plant. Or you use a humidity tray. This tray
can be put under the orchid pot. The spill out of watering will be caught by
the tray. Then the spilled water will evaporate which creates extra moist to
the plant.
Use fertilizers if needed. If you wish a long lasting
flowering of your orchid, you can use a fertilizer before it blooms. Then when
the flower blooms you have to stop the usage of the fertilizer.
Prune your orchids. Long lasting flowering can also be
supported by orchid pruning while it’s blooming. After a short while you will
see that the orchid develops a second flower set. We will discuss orchid
pruning in more details.
Well, caring for orchids is a matter of knowing what you need to do and
exerting the necessary amount of attention and good care. The reward will be
yours where you can be proud of succeeding to take care and own such an amazing
orchid
