One of the most beautiful and most loved flowers in the world is orchids. That is why they are becoming more and more popular every year. Most of the orchids, in order to maintain healthy, blooming plants we have to create the environmental conditions where they grow well in the wild is a good means.Orchid plants are of numerous types and possess varied qualities. They are known to grow best in tropical climates and in regions that has warm temperatures,or in other region with special treatment.
Growing orchids is not as difficult as many people think, but you have to understand the basic knowledge of the plants. It is a good idea before buying first orchid, you purchase a book on orchid care. It will be more fun if you know more about how to care for your plant.
If you care for your orchids in a wrong way, it may or will, break. You could find yourself with a plant that does not grow the way it should be, or it may even die. What are you going to do if your orchid is almost dying, or at least not growing the way it should be?
I would like to introduce a simple way called "Sphag-n-Bag" that very well could save the plant. Let’s learn how you do it.
Cut off any broken or dead roots with a sharp knife. Slowly take away as much as you can of any organic media attached to the roots. Stir a teaspoon of rooting hormone compound in about a gallon of water. The water temperature should be in between 75-85 degrees F. Immerse the orchid plant in the water for a couple of hours and then wash it carefully in plain water. After that you clean up the rest of any media that could be attached to the roots. As a prevention from mold or fungus, may I advise you to dip the plant in an disinfectant.
Afterward you make your own greenhouse. Put small amounts of damp sphagnum in a clear plastic bag. Find the bag that big enough to fit to whole plant. Put the plant into the bag with the sphagnum but be sure to keep the plant and the sphagnum apart. Close and tighten the bag, place it in a warm and shady place. Avoid the bag from direct contact with sunlight at any time, keep it in the shade.
The root development will be stimulated by the humidity and the warmth, and the shade is important to keep the vegetative growth moderate. Usually the plant will have a new root system within a few weeks, and then you just repot the plant.
"Orchid flower" is possibly more popular than any other flower, if you ask any gardener which bloom is their favorite. The orchid is a favorite plant for many gardeners. For sure even the orchids are beautiful but they need a lot of attention, and very correct conditions if they are to flourish . There are many kinds of orchids, and one each other may need care just a bit different from the rest.
Around sixty percent of its humidity are needed by the orchids to flower. So the greenhouse is one of the more logical places to grow orchids. If there is no greenhouse available, you can plant them in pots, and put them in a tray filled with rocks and water, and let the plant take in as much as it needs.
You don't don’t have to worry as much about too much sunlight, If you grow your orchid plants inside, although you might want to supplement dark rooms with a grow light. You have to place your orchid plants in a well-ventilated area. if the weather isn't too cold, you can open the windows, or turn on an oscilating fan in low position. This will keep your orchids free from bacteria and pests.
Your orchids should be properly-watered, but don’t do overwater them. Keep water in the rocks of the tray underneath your orchids, so they can absorb what they need. The easiest way for your orchid flower to draw moisture from the rock is by using filtered water.
If your orchids look hungry you may feed your orchids with fertilizer, a weak solution is the best. The alternate dosage of usage is one application of fertilizer per four or five water applications. The water will wash away the nutrients that you want in the soil for your plants, if watering too soon after fertilization.
Orchids are very selective about the temperature they need to stay healthy, Most orchids prefer to warm temperatures, so be careful not to expose them to cooler temperatures. Lately, some orchid grower ( breeder ) have developed orchids that can be compatible with cool weather better, if this is a concern in your area.
Most orchids kept their growing medium within two years, so that is why a good reason to repot at that time. Wash the root system of your orchid flower after removing the old mix from your pot, and then fill in again around it with new medium. It will make your orchid to grow happily for the next couple of years, until it's repotting time again.
In order to maintain healthy, blooming plants we have to make the environmental conditions where they grow well in the wild is a good means. Surprisingly, it is not as difficult as you think. We have eight basic tips for blooming before you get started.
1.. Buy Orchid with Blooms :Purchase mature orchids which already have flowers, because young orchids will take a long time to years before they bloom, and you know what their flowers look like. Most orchids bloom once a year, and buying an orchid plant in bloom lets you know to expect more flowers in about one year’s time.
2.Control the Temperature :Excessive temperature may cause how your orchids' bloom. In the excessive warm temperature, your orchid may flower quickly but its bloom won't take long. If it is too cold the flowering buds may fall off.
Make sure if your orchid thrive well in high, medium or low temperatures, if you want ensure proper flowering, then follow the proper temperature guidelines. Most orchids generally require to grow in an environment where there is at least a 10-15 degree F drop in temperature at night, so the orchids will properly flower on time. The variational temperature where nature provides orchids outdoors, so you have to remake at home.
You have to place a minimum/maximum thermometer in some different parts of your house to find the area where there is a significant drop in night temperature. Generally on windowsills are significant temperature drop spots, which will receive natural light. You have to set your orchids to that spot so the temperature change will help generate your orchid's blooming process.
3.Proper Watering :Dry seasons provide the trigger to bloom for some types of orchids, when the weather gets cold and dry, water less frequently, make sure that that your orchid media dries well between watering, specially in winter time. Once if you find buds on your orchids, help the buds bloom better by watering them again properly. When your orchids gets too dry during budding, the buds might just dry up and fall off.
4.Adequate Light is Essential : Adequate light is essential to flower, if your plant are getting enough light, the leaves have light green color, but if the leaves have dark green color meaning that your plant lacks adequate light. Replace your plants to a place where there is a stronger supply of proper light.
5.Proper Propagation :When your orchids seems started to bud, you have to postpone transplanting or dividing the plant until after flowering. The plant’s roots should be kept healthy, because they supply the much-needed water to the new buds.
6.Protect From Predators :Examine your orchids carefully for insects before purchasing, meaning that you are doing an essential step to avoid bringing home pests. If you see insects on your flower buds, wash them off immediately with warm soap water instead of using pesticides, that might kill the fragile new buds. Regularly check your orchids, because mice and cockroaches are also the pests which are attracted to the young, sweet orchid buds.
7.Healthy Humidity Our Homes :When humidity level of about 10% or less , specially during winter time. If the humidity is extremely dry , it causes your flower buds may just dry up and fall off. Keep the humidity level of about 50% to keep your plants healthy and flexible. By misting your orchids early in the day using the water sprayer, or by removing your orchid-pots on a tray with wet pebbles.
8. Feeding Fertilizer With Care :Fertilize your orchids if your plantsare actively growing. But during the winter time , you have to reduce or stop feeding fertilizer because the growth is very slow. An over-fertilized plant will cause a lot of foliage growth without flowers.
Make sure that your fertilizer's nitrogen number (the first number on the fertilizer bag) is not too strong or your plant's bloom will be affected.You have to consult with a good orchid expert for determining good nitrogen levels for your orchids.
By following a few basic rules, you will achieve beautiful blooms indoors easily. The advantage in beautiful blooms and fragrances makes it well value the effort.
