Caring For Orchids
Even to this day, there are millions of people around the world who continue to believe that orchids are incredibly difficult to grow and to take care of. There are also many who believe that it’s only the rich and wealthy who are able to afford keeping these spectacular plants, and yet this couldn’t be any further from the truth.
After all, when you consider there’s more than 26,000 different species, together with more than 100,000 different hybrids, there’s bound to be at least one orchid suitable for practically any lifestyle or budget.
Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of orchids don’t require any more care than the average house plant, and in fact, there are many which are easier to grow than several different garden plants. With that said, some orchids do require special care, so of course the first thing you need to do would be to find out what the actual requirements are for the particular orchid you wish to keep.
Providing you look after your orchid properly, it will produce perfectly healthy blooms just the same as those you see in the stores, and let’s face it; there aren’t many plants capable of producing such glorious flowers. One of the most common and most popular species of orchid is the Phaleanopsis. This species produces beautiful white or purple flowers, and because they are generally easy to care for, these are the ones which people normally give away as gifts.
Moth Orchid
Orchids which are cared for properly will reward you with a blooming period of at least three months. With that said, you’ll need to keep it located nearby a window so that it can receive plenty of sunlight throughout the course of the day, but of course you also need to make sure it’s not subjected to the midday sun.
Generally speaking, it’s best to keep your orchids somewhere on the east side of your home, and if you feel they’re not getting enough natural light, you can remedy the situation by means of a fluorescent light which should be placed approximately one foot above the actual plant.
Orchids are at their best when kept in temperatures above 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Under no circumstances should they be kept at a temperature higher than 82 degrees, and if the temperature rises above 90, the plant will almost certainly begin to lose its buds. The roots also need to be misted, but care should be taken not to overdo it, bearing in mind that too much water can kill the blooms. A good rule of thumb would be to water the plant thoroughly once every ten weeks.
The best way to keep your orchid in bloom for as long as possible would be to provide it with some fertilizer before it actually begins to bloom. Once it begins blooming, no further fertilizing will be required. Careful pruning can also help to ensure your plant bloom for as long as possible.
Providing you do it correctly, you’ll more often than not see a second set of flowers developing, and if you’re doing everything else which has been mentioned above, your fantastic looking orchid will be in full bloom throughout the blooming season.
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