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All about Orchids

All about Orchids

A practical guide to the home cultivation of most beautiful orchids

5/21/09

Orchids Care-Light,Light,Light !


Orchids Care-Light,Light,Light !

Light, light, light
Phalaenopsis orchid likes space on a bright, preferably on the east window. It is also suitable the west window, but be careful for a direct hot sun, which burns to the list. In winter the plant prefers moving to southern window, the same applies even if the windows overlap the curtains or the tree.
Appropriate temperature and humidity
Phalaenopsis orchid corresponding temperatures between 18 ° and 27 ° C. The optimal cultivation try night room temperature maintained at 18 ° and a day between 22 ° and 27 °. Temperatures above 30 ° can slow growth, while the cold night temperatures in the fall to promote the growth of stems.
Phalaenopsis orchids enjoy a moderate level of humidity. The ideal level of relative humidity ranges between 50 and 75%. In a heated room is best to place the plants in the tiny tray for moisture, filled with sand and water.
Use a fertilizer
Watering depends on the type of substrate mixtures that you use and the environment. Your orchid start watered about once a week. During the period of active growth of orchid use fertilizer.


Orchids Care-Light,Light,Light !

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3/9/09

Orchids-The Sexual Power


Orchids-The Sexual Power


Exotic domestic window
In the cold days when the garden is left to rest, we finally have more time for the plants in the house. Among the most beautiful and most popular exotic plants, which during the winter with colorful flowers adorned the elegant homes, are certainly include orchids. Let's see, what the secret of their beauty is.
The sexual power
Attractive appearance of the orchid has always attracted people and burn imagination. Historical sources testify to the fact that the Teofrast, Plato’s pupil orchids named after testis (Orchids in Greek means the testes), whereas the vapor bulbs in appearance a strong hold on the fashion. It is because of the appearance of the tubers are the Greeks believed in their extreme power, so they have dried, grind into powder and mixed in drinks, which should act as aphrodisiac.



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2/10/09

Phalaenopsis - Education

Phalaenopsis - Education


Phalaenopsis - Education


Temperature
Daily temperature: in summer 20 to 28 ° C in winter may be somewhat lower.
Night temperature: above 16 ° C.
Autumn night temperature reduced to about 16 ° C, this will encourage re-flowering.

Watering
When embedded must be taken to a substrate does not dry out completely, but can not stop water in the pot. During each substrate must be watered almost dry. As long as it is in the pot condensation not need watered. Serious error is that the orchid too much water, because the roots can die. Water so that the pot value is immersed in water or to go down some running water through the crucible. The water in the decorative pot can not stop. Water should be as to become in room temperature.

Humidity
They need a humidity of between 60 and 70%, it is necessary in the homes of low humidity orchid spray. Especially in winter, if they are above the radiator. Do not spray under the flowers.

Fertilization
During the growth, fertilize about 1x a week with diluted fertilizer. In winter, when growth is slower, fertilize about 1x a month.

Light
They need a city light, medium light, with no direct afternoon sun.

Substrate
The substrate must be grave, because the roots need a lot of airiness.

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