Many people believe that growing orchids should be left to the experts.
However, with a little common sense and knowledge as to what a particular species of the flower prefers and finds not so favorable, it is not beyond reason that you too can enjoy growing orchids in the home setting.
When it comes to watering the orchid you must do so in a sparing matter.
The fact of the matter is most orchids do not take well to being over-watered; however, they do appreciate air that is moist.
In other words, watering is enough when it moistens the soil, but does not drench it.
In order to water the plant more precisely take the following under consideration with respect to the orchid type: a) the size of your container where the orchid is housed, b) the conditions of dryness within your region, c) the temperature within the region; d) the medium used in the plant's container; e) the "grow level" or how quickly the orchid is growing; and f) the amount of ventilation the orchid is receiving.
For example, orchids located in a drier part of the country invariably are going to require watering more frequently than those where air is moist.
In fact, with respect to the former; it is highly advisable if you are located in a dry location that the orchid is placed inside and a humidity tray used in order for the plant to receive enough moisture.
Further it is recommended you purchase a spray bottle to mist the plant.
Orchids prefer humidity so growing the plant in a dry climate presents challenges.
This in turn requires you to ensure your plant receives the proper moisture.
Secondly, and this is a continual theme with orchids is that your species of orchid receives the proper amount of light.
Different orchid species require different degrees of light.
Thirdly you need to make certain your plants receive proper protection from pests.
The flower has a tendency to become diseased or can be preyed upon by pests.
Pests in the way of aphids, caterpillars, slugs, mealy bugs, snails, mites and the like can attack your plant to the point where it may fade.
You can address the issue by mixing water with horticultural oil and spraying the orchid.
The horticultural oil needs to be light in weight.
Fourthly, provide your flowers with the proper ratios of fertilizer.
This is generally performed when watering.
Recommendations include plant-type foods made especially for your brand of orchid or a plant food made for tropical flowering plants if your species originates from a tropical locale.
Last but not least, some novices when successfully getting all the other requirements down pat do not realize the importance of every so often replanting the flowers.
A good indicator that your beautiful orchid needs relocation is when the plant has grown over the sides of the container.
Another reason to switch containers apart from excessive plant growth is when the media within your container breaks down considerably.
When this happens the roots can no longer remain dry and this can lead to root rot.
When root rot occurs your plant can't survive for long.
However, with a little common sense and knowledge as to what a particular species of the flower prefers and finds not so favorable, it is not beyond reason that you too can enjoy growing orchids in the home setting.
When it comes to watering the orchid you must do so in a sparing matter.
The fact of the matter is most orchids do not take well to being over-watered; however, they do appreciate air that is moist.
In other words, watering is enough when it moistens the soil, but does not drench it.
In order to water the plant more precisely take the following under consideration with respect to the orchid type: a) the size of your container where the orchid is housed, b) the conditions of dryness within your region, c) the temperature within the region; d) the medium used in the plant's container; e) the "grow level" or how quickly the orchid is growing; and f) the amount of ventilation the orchid is receiving.
For example, orchids located in a drier part of the country invariably are going to require watering more frequently than those where air is moist.
In fact, with respect to the former; it is highly advisable if you are located in a dry location that the orchid is placed inside and a humidity tray used in order for the plant to receive enough moisture.
Further it is recommended you purchase a spray bottle to mist the plant.
Orchids prefer humidity so growing the plant in a dry climate presents challenges.
This in turn requires you to ensure your plant receives the proper moisture.
Secondly, and this is a continual theme with orchids is that your species of orchid receives the proper amount of light.
Different orchid species require different degrees of light.
Thirdly you need to make certain your plants receive proper protection from pests.
The flower has a tendency to become diseased or can be preyed upon by pests.
Pests in the way of aphids, caterpillars, slugs, mealy bugs, snails, mites and the like can attack your plant to the point where it may fade.
You can address the issue by mixing water with horticultural oil and spraying the orchid.
The horticultural oil needs to be light in weight.
Fourthly, provide your flowers with the proper ratios of fertilizer.
This is generally performed when watering.
Recommendations include plant-type foods made especially for your brand of orchid or a plant food made for tropical flowering plants if your species originates from a tropical locale.
Last but not least, some novices when successfully getting all the other requirements down pat do not realize the importance of every so often replanting the flowers.
A good indicator that your beautiful orchid needs relocation is when the plant has grown over the sides of the container.
Another reason to switch containers apart from excessive plant growth is when the media within your container breaks down considerably.
When this happens the roots can no longer remain dry and this can lead to root rot.
When root rot occurs your plant can't survive for long.
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