Growing Orchids Indoors
Executive Summary about Growing
Orchids Indoors by Carl Harrison
Growing
orchids indoors takes some time, patience, and proper knowledge to successfully
have beautiful orchids hanging in your windowsill. The
thought of growing orchids may seem very challenging even thought the fact of
the matter is growing orchids is a simple yet easy task to complete.
If you are
planning to grow orchids indoors you may need to have some orchid soil or medium to place inside of your orchid pots. These pots will hold your orchid as
well as the soil that will give your plant the proper nutrients as well.
During the
summer place your orchids on a windowsill that is protected by a curtain or any
other type of transparent material. When winter comes around
be sure to keep your flowers away from the windows as they could bring in cold
air and may harm your flowers.
If you have
an old tray laying around you are going to need it. Place inside of this tray a
level amount of gravel or small rocks. Put water into this tray that is below
the top of the gravel line and then place your flowers on top of the rocks.
Once you get the water at the right level then you can leave your plants there and they will receive the right amount
of humidity they need.
Growing Orchids Indoors - The
Seven Best Choices of Species
Executive Summary about Growing Orchids Indoors by Roberta W Smothers
Most of the
best indoor orchids are hybrids that have been designed for just such
domestication and they are purposely engineered to produce spectacular blooms
and colors. Most of them are also what are known
as Epiphytic plants, meaning that they have their root system above ground and
can thrive on tree trunks, moss, and other organic structures.
- Epiphytic orchids are watered by drenching them and then allowing them to drain.
- They need good air circulation, and feed off of nutrients found in the air.
- A good way to remember how to fertilize them is; during the growth stage fertilize weekly (weakly, as in 50% strength, weekly as in once a week).
- Orchids have a paradoxical need of light. They need a lot, but not too much.
- Orchids need humidity, but it is not practical to make your home a steam bath.
When
considering what species is best for your home, the 7 best choices for Growing
Orchids Indoors, are;
- Phalaenopsis - Known as the "Moth Orchid," it is fairly cooperative and tolerant of room temperatures and moderate lighting.
- Cattleya - Unlike most orchids, they do enjoy direct light.
- Dendrobiums - This is the largest genus of the Orchid family.
- Oncidiums - They can tolerate direct sunlight a little more than others such as the Phalaenopsis.
- Miltonia - These orchids are not fond of direct light and should be shaded at all times.
- Epidendrum - They can be treated much the same as the Cattleya.
- Paphiopedilum - Also known as the "Lady Slipper Orchid," these are thirsty orchids, and during the growing months they may need watering up to twice a week.
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