Room garden - Orchids

Room garden - Orchids

Representatives of this group of plants derived from the family of orchid sites, the most extensive plant family of flowering plants on Earth. Recently, orchids are one of the most popular groups of room plants
Specifics

Each specific type of orchid has a specificity associated with cultivation. If exposure to some common characteristics: it was worth it to get the orchids flower only once, on one flower (Cymbidium) or repeated (Phalenopsis) that can be properly removed or cut.

When flower buds appear, orchids do not remove. Only by opening up the first button, we bring them to the desired location. Neither of these orchids does not like the too much water in decorating container, therefore, ensure the proper watering and disposal of excess water. Not repotting them too often and always ensures the proper substrate for orchids, which should be allowed to drip.


Room garden - Orchids


Room garden - Orchids

Setting Orchids

Setting Orchids

Purchased plants need to adapt to new conditions. Often it happens that orchids (especially Phalenopsis) flourish quickly or very quickly lose the flower and not develop buds. This is due to the violent change in breeding. Orchids are grown in the purchase of greenhouses, and subsequently transported and some time behind the flower shop almost no light. Then the plants become very sensitive to light. From March until the end of September, this may mean the death of the plant.
For most species, the most appropriate is east or west window shelf. For species Cattleya, Vanda, Dendrobium and Cymbidium, the appropriate policy is to the south window, while the northern location is not recommended because of the lack of light, especially in winter. Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Ludisia grow better in a bright room, but not in direct sunlight.
For many species of orchids, it is useful to be placed during the summer on the balcony or terrace, but only when we are sure that the night temperature does not damage the flowers. In early autumn they put back in place. Fresh air is strengthen orchids and has a beneficial effect on their flowering. Specifically, it is very useful for the Cymbidium, Zygopetalum, Nobile Dendrobium, Cattleya.
Orchids can be successfully placed in the basement, if we where ensure them the artificial light, heat and adequate ventilation.


Setting Orchids

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.



Orchids-The Sexual Power

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.

Orchidarium-Orchidarium for orchids

Orchidarium is the nursery room for orchids,which at first glance resembles a terrarium.Its purpose is to provide orchids optimal conditions for growth.Orchidarium with all the equipment you can buy or you can make him at home,if you have a little knack for the technical constructions.


Orchidarium

Light
Lighting is necessary to adjust the types of orchids you'll grow.Ordinary light bulbs are not suitable because of the strong warming and improper spectrum.There are devices for professional gardeners,which measure the light received by the plant,but they are very expensive.


Orchidarium

Tomorrow we'll take a good look on Heat, Radiancy,Humidity....

Temperature for growing Orchids

Orchids are not as delicate and temperature sensitive plants as most people think. Most will adapt readily to conditions offered by any home or greenhouse. For growing purposes, we group orchids into three temperature classes:medium,cool,warm.


Temperature for growing Orchids

The medium temperature class is represented by many Cattleyas, Epidendrums, Oncidiums, and Laelias, and most other commercially available orchids. The ideal minimum temperature is 60 degrees F nights and high 70s during the days. An occasional deviation will have no harmful effect. This group will do very well with the air, temperature, and light facilities found in the average home.


Temperature for growing Orchids

The cool class includes Cymbidiums, Cypripediums, Odontoglossums and Miltonias, and should be grown 5 degrees to 10 degrees F cooler than the medium class. These plants also require high light, so imagine cool, sunny October mornings as an example of the light and temperature that this class needs.


Temperature for growing Orchids

Warm class orchids are represented by Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilums, Vandas, Rhynchostylus and Dendrohiums. These plants should be grown 5 degrees F warmer than those in the Medium Class. They do well in high humidity and can be grown outdoors in Georgia from late spring to early fall if shaded and protected from rain. Never expose orchids of this class to less than 45 degrees F. During cold, freezing night temperatures, all orchid plants should be moved away from the window to provide a protective airspace against freezing. Air temperature can be 15 to 20 degrees F cooler near the windows than the room temperature.




Temperature for growing Orchids


Temperature for growing Orchids

Growing Orchids

Orchid Cultural Requirements
Growing Medium
There are many different types of orchid potting medium used in orchid culture. The overall consideration is to provide structural support for the orchid roots, but also to provide lots of air spaces between medium particles. Many orchid plants are grown in osmunda fiber. This fiber comes from the roots of the Osmunda fern that is native to Australia and the Pacific. The tough, wiry fibers break down very slowly and is an ideal potting medium. Fresh pine bark is also a popular medium but is usually mixed with other amendments before use. Both materials are sometimes mixed with peat and perlite or vermiculite. Some orchids are even grown in pebbles mixed with bark. Most orchid roots are adapted to being exposed to air and harsh conditions, but cannot tolerate being wet for more than a day or two.


Growing Orchids

Orchids grow slowly compared to houseplants. However, most orchids need to be repotted about once every two years. To pot an orchid, the pot is filled about two-thirds with orchid potting medium, then the plant is set in the pot with its roots spread out. The growing tip either centered (monopodials) or placed two fingers from the pot rim (sympodial). Then additional media is packed tightly around the plant to hold it in place. You should be able to turn the pot upside down without the orchid or medium falling out. Practice will insure successful repotting. When the plant outgrows the pot by extending the new shoots over the edge, usually about every two years, it is time to repot.


Growing Orchids

Light
The ideal place in the home for growing orchids is a bright window, free from drafts, where your plants receive indirect sunlight both morning and afternoon. (A south window is best.) In winter, give orchids all the light possible. Light intensity should be between 1500 and 2000 foot candles the equivalent to a bright south-facing window. With extra large windows or especially intense sunlight, the light may be adjusted downward by moving plants 18 to 36 inches from the window. Plants in the home require a greater light intensity because they receive light from only one direction, while in a greenhouse they receive light from many sides. Many orchids can be grown in a greenhouse or outdoors. All will require partial shade. Therefore, it is best to shade the section of the greenhouse you intend using or else grow them in an area that you have already shaded for foliage plants or African violets. Dendrobium Oncidium and Vanda will grow best in 20-30% of normal outdoor light, whereas Phalaenopsis-type orchids require only 10- 15 % of normal light.


Growing Orchids

Presentation of Orchids

Orchids is the largest family of the flowering plants.Its name is derived from the genus Orchis.
There are over 880 genera, 28,000 species and well over 300,000 registered cultivars currently documented.Orchids are also one of the most adaptable plant groups on earth.Tundra, rainforest, mountain, grassy plain, desert and swamp environments contain numerous orchid species.


Presentation of Orchids

Orchids produce seed pods with literally hundreds of thousands of seed that are released and scattered by the wind. Orchid seeds must establish a symbiotic relationship with a special fungus to survive its first year of life. The fungi gathers water and minerals for itself and the seedling, and the seedling shares its sugars from photosynthesis with the fungus. Only one or two orchid seeds will ever germinate and survive on that perfect crevice or depression that is both moist and has the fungus present. Even then, its chances to survive in the wild long enough to bloom are slim.


Presentation of Orchids

To avoid this problem, greenhouse growers sow orchid seeds on moist, sugar-rich, sterile agar, or they cut out growing clumps of orchid cells and place them on the agar. These techniques allow many hundreds of orchid plants to survive to maturity. New and improved hybrids can be mass produced rapidly. This is important as orchids are very slow growing. Many orchids take five to seven years to mature to flowering. You can see why breeding three or four orchid generations could span a person's lifetime just to get one new hybrid propagated sufficiently for sale.


Presentation of Orchids


Presentation of Orchids