Orchids Plant Care

Epiphyte Orchid Plants

The cultivated orchids that excite the greatest interest are the epiphytes. These are “air plants,” which occur mostly in the tropical and subtropical rain forests and areas close to the equator.

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Summary of Main Characteristics of Orchid Plants

The family Orchidaceae can be divided horticulturally into two groups; the terrestrial and the epiphytal.

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Characteristics of the Orchid Flower

First, the flower of an orchid of whatever genus has three sepals, three petals (one of which is always modified) and a column.

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Orchid Plant Hybridization

The first artificial hybrids among the orchids were made in the 1850’s at the Veitch nursery in Exeter.

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7 Tips On Watering And Spraying Orchid Plants

Most orchid plants need to dry out periodically and many adapt well to a weekly watering routine.

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Give Your Orchid Plant A Rest!

Many terrestrial orchids undergo a long dormant season when their pseudobulbs or tubers wait underground until conditions favorable for growth return. The season may be unfavorable because it is too hot or too cold, but it is nearly always dry.

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Staking and Flowering Orchids

For an attractive presentation, whether in a greenhouse, in your home, or on a show-bench, nearly all inflorescences need some kind of training. It is best to place a cane of suitable size and length adjacent to each flower spike soon after it appears.

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Orchid Plant Feeding Tips

Because orchid composts are relatively inert, it is very beneficial to feed the plants during their growing season. If they are potted in rockwool this is essential. A diluted liquid fertilizer is the most convenient form to use because it can be applied with watering.

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Potting Orchid Plants

Choosing the right size of pot is the first essential when potting an orchid. Its roots need to have ample space within the container, allowing enough space for at least one year’s growth.

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Orchid Propagation - Seeds

Orchid seeds are extremely minute. Each consists of only a tiny embryo surrounded by a single layer of protective cells. They are so small that the food reserves in the embryo are inadequate, by themselves, for the early development of the new plant.

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