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Orchid Growing Tips You Need To Know
Orchid growing is a splendid hobby for those who appreciate Mother Nature's beauty and grace. While enjoying orchids' exotic looks, one may think it's impossible to grow them indoors. However, nowadays a wide range of orchid species and hybrids as well as availability of orchid growing supply stores gives anyone a chance to nurture these amazing flowers at home. But don't get it wrong, it does take patience and love, no wonder an orchid has been a symbol of commitment and love for centuries.
Orchid growing is a splendid hobby for those who appreciate Mother Nature’s beauty and grace. While enjoying orchids’ exotic looks, one may think it’s impossible to grow them indoors. However, nowadays a wide range of orchid species and hybrids as well as availability of orchid growing supply stores gives anyone a chance to nurture these amazing flowers at home. But don’t get it wrong, it does take patience and love, no wonder an orchid has been a symbol of commitment and love for centuries.
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.
There are four major factors for successful orchid growing:
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. Although the amount of water depends on many variables, one basic rule is: watering doesn’t mean soaking! The orchids cannot tolerate being soaked in water, because it may cause fungus to grow and eventually kill your plant. For successful orchid growing you will need to make sure that the excess water always drains through the growing medium.
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.