Orchids are probably the most recognizable flowering plants on Earth. They are ingrained in American society and culture as much as roses, apple pie and baseball.
The biggest problem people have when taking care of Orchids, especially when just starting out is watering. Orchids like it damp, not wet and swampy.
Orchids do not need much attention. They need enough water to keep the growing media moist and they like to get dry between heavy watering.
The root network on an Orchid is its' foundation and this foundation will start to rot if they are constantly in standing water all the time.
Caring for Orchids is a tricky thing sometimes. They need it wet, but they also need to be dry. This sounds like an oxymoron or contradictory statement, but as you learn more and get more experience with Orchids this will make more sense to you.
The primary goal for anyone taking care of Orchids is to simulate the Orchids' natural environment. Orchids normally grow in an environment that only has two seasons; the wet season and the dry season. We on the other hand, live in an environment with four seasons.
If you are going to be growing Orchids you need to understand this. Orchids like moisture and dampness, but for a part of the year, they like to get very dry between heavy watering. They have a genetic predisposition to getting dry.
The root network of an Orchid is elevated. It is like that for a reason. The root network will rot if it stays wet and this network is elevated for the purpose of ventilation. If you want to be successful at growing Orchids then you need to be successful at caring for your Orchids' root network.
Do not go crazy with a bunch of electric fans, but it is a very good idea to make sure your Orchid has sufficient airflow over their exposed root network.
The water and food they take in should be inside the root itself while at the same time the exterior of the root should be dry. This a contradictory balance that needs to be met for anyone to be successful when growing Orchids.
Caring for and growing Orchids is not like keeping your lawn green, but it is almost as easy when you understand the principals. Water them, feed them, but do not over water or over feed them.
When your Orchid starts to spray out blooms, your patience and caring will be rewarded.
Allen Stoner runs a website dedicated to orchids. For more information on caring for orchids, visit http://www.orchidideas.com.
Orchids do not need much attention. They need enough water to keep the growing media moist and they like to get dry between heavy watering.
The root network on an Orchid is its' foundation and this foundation will start to rot if they are constantly in standing water all the time.
Caring for Orchids is a tricky thing sometimes. They need it wet, but they also need to be dry. This sounds like an oxymoron or contradictory statement, but as you learn more and get more experience with Orchids this will make more sense to you.
The primary goal for anyone taking care of Orchids is to simulate the Orchids' natural environment. Orchids normally grow in an environment that only has two seasons; the wet season and the dry season. We on the other hand, live in an environment with four seasons.
If you are going to be growing Orchids you need to understand this. Orchids like moisture and dampness, but for a part of the year, they like to get very dry between heavy watering. They have a genetic predisposition to getting dry.
The root network of an Orchid is elevated. It is like that for a reason. The root network will rot if it stays wet and this network is elevated for the purpose of ventilation. If you want to be successful at growing Orchids then you need to be successful at caring for your Orchids' root network.
Do not go crazy with a bunch of electric fans, but it is a very good idea to make sure your Orchid has sufficient airflow over their exposed root network.
The water and food they take in should be inside the root itself while at the same time the exterior of the root should be dry. This a contradictory balance that needs to be met for anyone to be successful when growing Orchids.
Caring for and growing Orchids is not like keeping your lawn green, but it is almost as easy when you understand the principals. Water them, feed them, but do not over water or over feed them.
When your Orchid starts to spray out blooms, your patience and caring will be rewarded.
Allen Stoner runs a website dedicated to orchids. For more information on caring for orchids, visit http://www.orchidideas.com.
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