Caring For Orchids

Caring For Orchids - Simple Steps That Will Assure You Beautiful And Fragrant Orchids

Executive Summary about Caring For Orchids by Esther Kaplyn

Caring for orchids can be wonderful or it can be difficult, so the more you know the better the experience will be. A common error is planting orchids in potting soil, it's actually better to plant them in bark chips you can get at your local plant supply store or even home depot.

Which brings us the second important factor, you must put the orchids in a pot that has drainage holes. Just make sure not to over water the orchid as this can cause damage and stunted grow, just as if you never watered this beautiful plant.

Too much sun and your orchid will tell by having leaves that change to yellow, if this is the case, all is not lost, simply move the orchid near a window or light source that is not so strong, and monitor the amount of times you give it water.

Along with watering, and allowing exposure to both sun and shade, you should fertilize the bark or moss, once per week to keep the orchid happy and healthy. The moisture from the water will allow the nutrients to more readily penetrate the orchid's roots which in turn gives your plant all of the food and water it needs to be fragrant and beautiful.

Caring For Orchids is Easy

Executive Summary about Caring For Orchids by Christiane Perrin

Several types of orchids are easy to care for. If you get your sleeve caught in the beautiful orchid world, you can always invest in a greenhouse and take on the challenges of growing more exotic types. Orchids need water, fertilizer and fairly high humidity levels.

The roots must dry out in between watering. If they stay wet, or worse, immersed in water, they will start to rot and the orchid will die. Rainwater is the source of water for orchids in their natural habitat, and it does not contain chlorine, fluorides and high levels of mineral and iron.

Everyone agrees that Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous must be the main ingredient. Ratios between those three are 3:1:1. Pay attention to how your orchid reacts and adjust accordingly.

Orchids do not do well in dry rooms, offices or homes. Simply set the orchid pot on a water tray. It is critical that the bottom of the pot is above the water and never gets wet. As the water in the tray evaporates, it increases the humidity around the orchids. Mist the plants on a regular basis, especially during hot dry days and during the heating season.

When your orchids are blooming, make sure they stay moist. Don't mist in the evening, because the leaf surface must be able to dry.

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