how to grow orchids For beginners
how to grow orchids indoor
We would have seen a lot of different types of flowers. We
would have passed by looking at the color of some flowers and consuming the
scent of some flowers but these were all just a few minutes away. A flower that
can always refresh the mind, a flower that will not shed for at least 3 weeks,
a flower that can be in a variety of colors it is orchid-type flowers. There
are 30000 species of orchids and 200,000 species of flowers worldwide.
Light:
First, find out what type of orchid it is, as different
orchids require different exposures to light. I have an orchid species that
require direct sunlight, so I put it right in front of the south-facing window.
It gets very hot, direct light, more so in the summer, but that’s ok, as its
leaves are very thick and adapted to this exposure. However, if you have a
phalaenopsis, bring the plant 3–4 feet back from a south-facing window or
directly in front of an east-facing or west-facing window. The less light
coming in during the day, you want it closer to the window.
Water:
Water once a week with 1/2 cup of regular tap water AROUND
THE BASE of a phalaenopsis. Never, never get water in the crown (the part in
the center where the flower spikes and new leaves come out). If this happens,
soak it out with a Q-tip and put powdered cinnamon in there to kill
microorganisms and dry it out.
Feeding:
I encourage feeding because it increases the odds of
multiple flowerings throughout the year in a phalaenopsis. I prefer
once-monthly feeding with Better-Gro for orchids. It’s a granular formula with
a measuring spoon included. Simply mix up a gallon of water according to
directions, and water as I outlined above. Not only will your orchids benefit,
but your other plants, too, because they will get the drainage from the
orchids, and the excess fertilizer/water solution, if any.
Pests:
Any pests can be wiped off with a cotton ball moistened with
neem oil. Use at least one cotton ball per leaf, and don’t forget to treat the
underside of the leaf. You can get the oil into any crevices with a Q-tip.
Few orchids information
Cattleya, the "classic orchid"
Oncidium, the “dancing lady orchid
Phalaenopsis, the "moth orchid".
Paphiopedilum, the “slipper orchid”
Often called “Lady’s Slippers. This is also easy to grow. The flowers do not wither for a long time. This orchid is available in a lot of colors
few orchids very fragrance :
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