ORCHIDS
are amongst the
most beautiful flowers of the entire plant kingdom, combining exotic looks with
a diverse set of characteristics. Orchids are exquisite plants, compromising
over 30,000 different species and over 200,000 hybrid varieties--making orchids
the largest family of plants in the world. Capable of growing indoors and
outdoors, orchids are no doubt unique and, unfortunately for some potential
green-thumbs, difficult to grow successfully. Someone who hopes to grow orchids
should prepare themselves for both the failures and triumphs that breeding this
lovely plant variety bring.
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| Orchids Potting |
Method 1 of 2: Potting
Your Orchid
1.
Select a species of orchid. Some orchids are easier to grow than others. Cattleya, Phalaenopsis and
Paphiopedilum orchids are amongst the easiest to grow and are recommended for
most beginner gardeners and orchid growers. There are, however,
believed to be
over 20,000 species of orchid species — that's 2 times the amount of existing
bird species and 4 times the amount of existing mammalian species. There's
almost literally an orchid for any type of person.- · Perhaps the most common genera of orchids found for sale include Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium and Oncidium. Phalaenopsis is known as the "moth orchid" and is extremely popular among beginning growers; the genus Dendrobium contains about 1,200 species of orchids and is the classic epiphyte of orchids; Oncidiums are characterized by column wings and a callus at the lip of the flower.
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· Different genera of orchids have different ideal humidities, growing temperatures, watering schedules, and light requirements. Talk with your local nursery or visit the local chapter of your orchid society to find out what makes your genus of orchid grow best.2.Choose the right kind of soil for your orchids. Some first-time orchid growers make the mistake of assuming that orchids need to be potted in soil like other blooming flowers, choosing potting soil as a conduit. That would be a grave mistake. Most orchid roots need far more air than potting soil would give them, and so benefit from a looser, more porous mix.
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