Winning Ideas For The Care Of Orchids

Orchids are so delicate and beautiful that you take it for granted they must be really, really hard to grow. Well, I’m here to tell you it need to be. Not if you have the best care of orchids guidance on the market.

It is best to choose a species suited to the environmental conditions that you will be able to provide. So, if you have a south east facing window sill that’s partially obstructed by shrubs you should go for a species that is happy in lower light conditions.

Circulating air is necessary to help in the prevention of diseases but cold drafts must be avoided.

Orchids require humidity. An inexpensive way of attaining this is to use a hand held spray several times a day. Do not spray too much at any time. And never spray open flowers as there is a chance brown spots will develop.

The growing medium for orchids should be an orchard bark mix, fine or medium, or New Zealand sphagnum moss. Soil should not be used.

Orchids should be planted in pots that have excellent drainage.

Orchid plants need re-potting on average every 1 to 2 years. It’s best to re-pot after flowering but it should be carried out promptly if the moss or bark is looking packed or decomposed.

Use a specialist orchid feed which has the correct balance of nutrients. Use on a regular basis.

Rain water is preferable to tap water. It is a good idea to introduce a rain harvesting system in your garden. Early morning is the best time to water your plants. Generally speaking plants will need to be watered every 4 to 5 days but, naturally, it all depends on the temperature and orchid species.

The Practical Guide To Orchid Care covers all aspects of how to care for orchids. Believe me, once you start to apply the guidance you will not look back.