Orchid Care

Phalaenopsis Orchid Care

admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:12:44 +0000

Without a doubt the most popular orchid is the Phalaenopsis orchid, otherwise known as the moth orchid. They are very common because they are relatively easy to look after relative to many of the other orchid types (of which I’ll talk about in future posts).

The fundamentals are all the same:

Watering

Unlike most other orchids the moth orchid likes to be a little moist, but that doesn’t mean you can over water. It simply means you can be a little more generous.

Temperature

Simple, avoid extreme hot or cold or extreme jumps between temperature. A moderate room temperature is perfect for these plants.

Lighting

They like a good amount of light but AVOID too much direct sunlight. Behind curtains or blinds is the perfect sot for them.

Righto, just a few quick tips on phalaenopsis orchid care today. I’ll be coming back soon with plenty more orchid care tips.

Orchid Watering

admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:50:27 +0000

Many people make the mistake of over watering their orchids. They don’t need to be watered continuously and doing so can severely harm their root system and lead to problems such as disease and root rot. Use the following as a guide for watering your orchids:

Water your orchid thoroughly once and then allow the media to try out before watering again. The top layer of the pot should be dry to the touch before watering the plant anymore. The trick is to water them enough, but not too much. This may seem like stating the obvious and it lots of ways it is, but its important to remember.

Another important factor is water quality. Rain water is by far the best option and is my recommendation. I try to avoid tap water because on a few occasions doing so has severely hurt my orchid.

Good luck with your orchid watering

Which Kind Of Orchid Should You Buy?

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:55:08 +0000

There are thousands of different species of orchids and no 2 are completely the same. There are of course the most popular types of orchid such as the Moth orchid but this is by no means the only orchid you can purchase. When asking yourself what type of orchid you should buy you need to consider the following factors:

Do You Have Alot Of Light?

Some orchids like lots of light and some need only modest amount. If you have a lot of light in your home consider purchasing a Dendrobium, Cattleya, or Vanda Orchid.

Do You Forget To Water?

Hey, I LOVE my orchids more than almost anything and every now and then I forget to water them too. If you are a little forgetful you will want an orchid that doesn’t need to be watered so often. For that consider a Dendrobium Orchid.

Do You Have A High Level of Light and High Humidity?

All orchids require light and humidity, they are essential ingredients to their survival. If you have a high light level and a high humidity level (lots of moisture in the air) it is best to buy a Vanda orchid.

Lots of Shade?

The classic Phalaenopsis orchid doesn’t need a lot of light and is the perfect orchid for indoors.

There are many many more different scenarios in which you will want to know if a specific orchid will suit your needs. Our complete orchid care guide tells you all of the techniques you need to find the best orchids for you. All that is just in the first chapter!!!

Welcome to the Orchid Care Blog

admin — Sat, 03 May 2008 06:29:45 +0000

Hi there and welcome to the orchid care blog. We plan on teaching you all of the tips and tricks you’ll need to keep your orchids looking healthy and beautiful so keep your eye on the blog over the next few weeks.

Among other things you’ll learn how to:

Properly water your orchid
Fertilize your orchid the best possible way
Which types of orchids to use in which climates
Keep the correct humidity for your type of orchid
and much MUCH more…

So keep checking back to get the latest tips and tricks on orchid care.