Orchid Growing Tips You Need To Know

 

Orchids are one of the most beautiful and exotic flowers that Mother Nature has created. Back in the days, growing orchids at home used to be a privilege of the rich. However, today's wide selection and availability of orchid species and orchid growing supplies allows anyone to enjoy them within their own homes. Growing orchid plants is not a rocket science, if you have a few tips under your belt. However, this rewarding hobby takes some love and patience.

The first task of your orchid growing project would be obtaining an orchid growing guide for beginners. You are going to deal with some questions and issues along the way such as: How do I grow orchids indoors? How to get an orchid to bloom? How do I pollinate an orchid? Where do I get orchid pests products? And this is where your book will come in handy.

To ensure flawless orchid growing process you need to consider the following main factors:

1. The orchid growing medium. It is important to keep in mind that very few orchid species require soil to take root in. Vast majority of orchid plants grow in sand and pebbles, others - attached to a piece of bark or cork.

2. Lighting. An orchid that does not get enough light will not flower. On a contrary, if your orchid plant receives too much light, its leaves and flowers could easily be burned. The key is a balance of light and shade. With the introduction of fluorescent and LED "grow lights" this "balancing" task has been much simplified.

3. Temperature. The average temperature requirements for the orchids are about 60-70 F. Although some of them will do just fine in a little cooler or hotter environments, the orchids should never be exposed to freezing or too high temperatures.

4. Watering. When watering your orchids, keep in mind that orchids tolerate being too dry rather than too wet. Too much water can cause fungus growth that will eventually kill the plant. The orchid can be watered generously as long as you don't let it soak for a lengthy time.

The above orchid growing tips are provided as general info only as the needs of orchid plants vary from species to species. You should always refer to your orchid growing guide and consult nursery personnel to gain as much knowledge as possible about your orchid and its needs.

 

 

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About the author: Vick Sutton is an indoor orchid growing enthusiast. Visit his site at www.OrchidGrowersGuide.com to find everything you need to start your very own orchid growing hobby.