Orchid Growing
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Orchid growing. There are several types of growing media that can be used with orchid plantsredwood or fir bark sphagnum peat moss rocks cork charcoal sand potting soil etc. An orchid growing medium must provide good air circulation and permit water to drain very quickly. Step by step step 1. Growing healthy orchids indoors many orchids are rewarding indoor plants.
Orchids are far tougher and hardier than most people think and are by and large extremely adaptable. Orchids are amongst the most beautiful flowers of the entire plant kingdom combining exotic looks with a diverse set of characteristics. Orchids are all about learning and striving to grow our plants better. To produce orchid plants from seed the home gardener must first provide a solution containing the necessary nutrients for the orchid seed to develop.
Orchids dont grow in soil but rather in a special mixture that mimics their environment in the wild. Getting started with orchid plants means selecting the best plant for beginner orchid growing. Purchase a commercial orchid potting medium which contains peat moss perlite or fir bark or make your own that has these ingredients in it. Make sure that the soil has aeration and is well draining so the roots arent left in moisture.
Gather your orchid stem cuttings making sure there are nodes on them. A healthy orchid has a strong erect stem. You can also. You will find helpful tips if you are growing your first orchid under orchid care.
Orchid growing for beginners. Most orchids require moist well draining conditions. Although there are many types of orchids most pros agree that phalaenopsis moth orchid performs well in the average home environment and is great for those just starting out. How to grow orchids from stem cuttings.
Depending on the type of orchid they can be happy growing in peat moss fir bark dried fern roots sphagnum moss rock wool perlite cork nuggets stones coconut fiber lava rock or a. A basic mix for growing orchids consists of coarse perlite fir bark and sphagnum moss. Once a home owner has succumbed and bought his or her first orchid or received one as a gift meeting a few cultural requirements will coax the plant to flower again. Growing orchids from seed is particularly challenging since the seeds do not contain stored nutrients for successful germination and growth.
Orchids like a variety of temperatures so choose the best position in the house to suit the needs of the particular orchid you are growing.