Some Simple Orchid Care Tips For You
Whenever I talk to people about orchids they always think that I have to be some kind of expert if I am growing these beautiful flowers. On the contrary you don't have to be an expert or a professional gardener to pull off growing magnificent orchids. It's a shame that because of the rumors about orchids being very difficult to grow that you don't see many people growing them in their homes. So I am going to give you some simple tips that you should use on your orchid plants and discover how simple orchid care can be accomplished with the right knowledge.
Getting the Right Type of Orchid Medium
First thing is first, orchids do not grow in your backyard soil. They require a special medium that will retain water and have plenty of air circulation. In the orchids natural environment they do not normally grow on the ground, and are actually found on tree trunks, rocks, and many other natural habitats. That is why you need to provide your orchid with the correct types of soil and give them enough of the soil as well. For example, one type of orchid medium you can choose is something called fir bark. This is an inexpensive type of medium that can be purchased at your local greenhouse or gardening warehouse. Some places will actually sell pre-made orchid mixes that have everything that the orchids need to survive for a long time. This seems to be the most popular choice, especially when caring for orchids for the first time.
Watering Your Orchid Plant Correctly
Orchid care requires that you know how to properly water your orchid plants. Too many times have I seen careless watering of orchid plants and have resulted in poor flower growth. Many people think that orchids require much water because they happen to live in tropical conditions, but this is actually false. It is much safer to under-water your orchid rather than flooding your plants. Most orchids can withstand very little water compared to many other flowers. Watering your orchid is more of an experience you will get once you actually start applying it. First always check beneath the orchid medium to make sure that your orchid does need to be watered. If the soil beneath happens to be moist then there is no need to water your orchid anytime soon. If the medium seems a little dry then you can water your orchid. There are different ways for watering orchids, but the easiest way for watering them is placing them in a bucket of water and allow the orchid medium to suck up the water that is needed. Once the orchid soil has been moistened you should check the weight to make sure you will water your orchid plant again when the weight of the plant has gone down. Pretty simple don't you think?
These are just a few tips that I wanted to share with you today, because they seem to be the most popular questions I get from many orchid enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more orchid care tips like this I will be posting to this blog as much as I can. Good luck growing your own orchids.
Getting the Right Type of Orchid Medium
First thing is first, orchids do not grow in your backyard soil. They require a special medium that will retain water and have plenty of air circulation. In the orchids natural environment they do not normally grow on the ground, and are actually found on tree trunks, rocks, and many other natural habitats. That is why you need to provide your orchid with the correct types of soil and give them enough of the soil as well. For example, one type of orchid medium you can choose is something called fir bark. This is an inexpensive type of medium that can be purchased at your local greenhouse or gardening warehouse. Some places will actually sell pre-made orchid mixes that have everything that the orchids need to survive for a long time. This seems to be the most popular choice, especially when caring for orchids for the first time.
Watering Your Orchid Plant Correctly
Orchid care requires that you know how to properly water your orchid plants. Too many times have I seen careless watering of orchid plants and have resulted in poor flower growth. Many people think that orchids require much water because they happen to live in tropical conditions, but this is actually false. It is much safer to under-water your orchid rather than flooding your plants. Most orchids can withstand very little water compared to many other flowers. Watering your orchid is more of an experience you will get once you actually start applying it. First always check beneath the orchid medium to make sure that your orchid does need to be watered. If the soil beneath happens to be moist then there is no need to water your orchid anytime soon. If the medium seems a little dry then you can water your orchid. There are different ways for watering orchids, but the easiest way for watering them is placing them in a bucket of water and allow the orchid medium to suck up the water that is needed. Once the orchid soil has been moistened you should check the weight to make sure you will water your orchid plant again when the weight of the plant has gone down. Pretty simple don't you think?
These are just a few tips that I wanted to share with you today, because they seem to be the most popular questions I get from many orchid enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more orchid care tips like this I will be posting to this blog as much as I can. Good luck growing your own orchids.