Fertilizing Orchids: Fertilizer Basics It is important, when you grow orchids, to fertilize them correctly. A well fertilized orchid will not only keep their leaves longer, but will produce more flowers. Knowing how and when to fertilize is something you will need to learn. You need to be careful because if you use too much ...
Are you a proud orchid owner or considering adding these stunning flowers to your collection? Orchids are known for their beauty and elegance, but they also require specific care to thrive. One crucial aspect of orchid care is providing the right amount of light. In this article, we will explore the light requirements for orchids ...
Orchid Greenhouse: The Basics Growing orchids in a greenhouse is an exciting challenge and can be a very rewarding experience. With a little planning you can build your dream greenhouse where you can show off your beautiful orchid collection to your family and friends. In terms of orchid greenhouses…what are my options? When you begin ...
Many kinds of orchids can successfully be grown with artificial light. Artificial lighting might even work better for you than a windowsill because it allows you to have total control over the amount and light intensity that your orchids receive every day. Rooms that you might have never thought could be utilized to grow plants ...
Keeping Your Orchid Blooming For As Long As Possible… When growing orchids, you want to make sure that the flowers last as long as possible. How long your orchid flowers last, greatly depends on the variety of orchid as well as the care that the blooms receive. Phalaenopsis orchids, one of the most popular types, normally ...
Why Ventilation is So Important? Another important aspect in how to care for an orchid that I cover in detail on our website, is providing adequate ventilation. Air movement for your orchid is important for many reasons. Air flow can help eliminate problems such as drying up any water that is standing on the leaves ...
Enjoy Orchid Blooms All Year! There is no better feeling than when your orchid finally begins to bloom! Once the blooms begin to fall off, it is a waiting game until the next blooms appear again. Why not get a variety of orchids that bloom at different times of the year so that you will ...
Creating Orchid Mounts Growing orchids outside on trees and inside on mounts is a beautiful and natural way of displaying these plants. If you live in the United States and are unsure if growing orchids outdoors is a good option for you where you live, you can visit the USDA’s website, enter your zip code, and ...
How to Raise Orchids: Selecting Healthy Orchids If you’re wondering how to raise orchids, the first step is picking out an orchid that is healthy. Orchids can sometimes display beautiful blooms and can be in poor health where as some orchids can display wilted blooms and they aren’t necessarily unhealthy. For this reason, it is ...
Native wild Orchids North America is full of wonderful wild orchids. No matter where you live or travel to, there are bound to be some orchid species native to the area. Many species are very showy and easy to spot, while others are very discreet and very easily overlooked. A great way to familiarize yourself ...
