Orchid Plant Resting Period
Certain orchid plants require a resting period of about 6 - 8 months, especially if the plant begins to bloom in the winter or spring time. It best to water your orchids once a week during their resting period while kepping the lighting the same.
With the end of the flowering season for most orchid plants and with potting under control, the grower finds next that all orchids need a resting period—some going into such deep rest or dormancy that they appear dead. In a state of nature this rest is provided by the change of seasons. It will be found that those plants requiring a long spell of complete rest in the greenhouse come from regions where long periods of hot wind occur. During such times these plants shrivel and dry, giving no sign of life. In the native habitat of many orchids these extremely dry seasons will be followed by torrential rains, during which the plant awakens and puts forth new growth that will culminate in bloom.
July 4, 2006
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Cattleya Orchid Plant Care
Cattleya orchids are very popular among growers for their large beautiful blooms and ease of care and culture.
This is an informational article about cattleya orchid care. Cattleya orchids are probably the easiest to care for and like all plants need water, light and fertilizer. Most of the wild cattleya orchids grow in the rain forests of South America, mostly in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Mexico. They flourish in the Andes from altitudes near sea level to high altitudes of 9,000 - 10,000 feet. These orchids are truly epiphytes (air plants). They are used to being partly covered by the canopy of the rain forest and get considerable humidity and bright light. This is important to remember when caring for cattleya orchids.
July 3, 2006
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