Blooming Orchids

Blooming Orchids


Most popular orchids, phaleonopsis, may still in new branches blooming whole year and more. Most orchids otherwise not flourish so long, the average is somewhere between 14 days (miltonia, cattleya) and one month (cymbidium, paphiopedilum, oncidium). Only a day or two of flourish vanilla and orchids of the genus stanhopea.
How long to hold a single flower on the Orchids?
Inflorescence phaleonopsis and paphiopedilum can remain healthy and beautiful even more than four weeks, while the flowers cattleya becomes plain after 10 to 14 days. By the age of many orchid flowers start to change color until at the end does not redden and fall. These include a number of vandas (v. coerulea and hybrids), zygopetalum, cymbidium and others.

Blooming Orchids

Types of Orchids

Vanda


Oncidium


Miltonia

The most common type, which you can get in our places are Phalenopsis and Cymbidium. The first feature numerous short and broad leaves, while the type Cymbidium is known by a large number of long and narrow leaves (at times reminiscent of the wide grass) and some root strips.



Dendrobium


Cattleya

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 !

Transplantation of Orchids

Transplantation of Orchids

Orchids must be transplanting, when the soil is too broken, or it is impossible to access the air to the roots. In addition, the drying time of base station became longer, which represent a threat to root system. Usually orchids are transplanting in spring or summer. It is important to install the plants in the pot. Orchids produce large and thick quasi-tubers, which takes quite a lot of space on the surface of crucible. It is good to determine the direction in which they occur both upwards and install transplanted plant that could grow in the same crucible for about two years.


Transplantation of Orchids

Orchids -Most Beautiful Flowers

Orchids -Most Beautiful Flowers

If God really exists and he did something nice, so that could be women and orchids. Each one on own way radiates its own beauty, tenderness, charm and grace. Without them it would be life on earth boring and sad. In Orchids family belong more than 30,000 species of plants which grow in all climatic zones except the Arctic, the Antarctic climate and ice mountain areas. Their specialty is two-sex flowers, consisting of three provisional and three petals. Gives the typical appearance of the back leaves, known as labelum and is a different color from the other flower leaves. Beautiful flowers are a wide variety of shapes and colors, which are very long time persist in the plant, or cut off in the pot.


Orchids -Most Beautiful Flowers

The Genera and Species of Orchids

The Genera and Species of Orchids

Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis is the most widespread genus orchid. You can bring up in the apartment, as well as in greenhouses. It was named from the Greek word phalaina - moth and opsis - because its flowers look like moth
Vanda
The name derives from Sanskrit’s name Vanda for the species Vanda tessellata. Their homeland is India, Himalayas, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, southern China and northern Australia.
Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum is widespread in southern China, India, South Asia and the Pacific Islands. It was named from the Greek words Paphos - the name of the city in Cyprus and pedilon - shoes.
Cattleya
In nature is found from Costa Rica to tropical Central America. Genus was named after William Cattley, which has successfully raised Cattleya labiata orchid species, which is used as packaging material in the transport of other orchids.
Cymbidium
The name derives from the Greek word kumbos - hole, because the lips are in the middle of a flower designed in the hole. Their home is a tropical and subtropical Asia (Northern India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Borneo), and northern Australia.
Dendrobium
Their homeland is Asia, the Philippines, Borneo, Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand. The name derives from the Greek word dendron - a tree, and bios - life.
Oncidium
It is a genus that is very complex, as some species are reclasificied. The name derives from the Greek word onkos - swelling, whereas the lower lip flowers look like they were swollen.
Miltonia
This is a small orchid genus, which is named after Lord Fitzwilliam Milton, who was an English lover of orchids. Their homeland is the central and southern Brazil to Argentina.
Zygopetalum
Masdevallia
Epidendrum
Ludisia discolor
Hybrids: Burrageara, Cambria, Miltasia...


The Genera and Species of 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

All about Orchids-Cymbidium (Cymbidium)

Cymbidium Orchid

Cymbidium flourishes nice in the middle and strong light. Enough is morning sun or afternoon overshadows sun. During the growing season, these orchids prefer day temperatures between 23 and 28 º C and night temperatures between 10 and 18 º C. Our summer temperatures are suitable for plants, where they protect against hot and dry conditions. From spring to autumn, until danger of frost, is an ideal location outside "under the cap", or the tree.
In the racial season must be Cymbidium moist but not wet. During the coldest period, however, prefer less watering. Do not allow the order to the plant stand in water or to water stayed around the bulbs. If during the winter stand over the radiators, they need to be sprayed.
If night temperature in summer moving between 10 and 18 ° C, placed them in the north, overshadowing window. If the temperature will be too high, they'll not prosper. Ideally, by the summer transfer them on a free. There remain until the autumn until the night temperature does not fall to 5 ° C.
Watering frequently. It is also strongly watering (every month), the Rinse-off from the substrate accumulated nutrients. Winter fertilization is not necessary. It is possible, that you will have to remove at transplantation flower stalks (cut flowers to hold in the water even weeks after the break). Before planting, soak the substrate well. New container should be large enough for the plant so that it is in the same container for 2 years. Pseudobulb's should be above the substrate, should not be buried.


Cymbidium Orchid


Cymbidium Orchid

All about Orchids-Mounting Orchids

Mounting Orchids

What is this?

It is the cultivation of orchids in a little different way. Instead, to be placed in pots, they stretched to a different basis. The base can take a piece of wood, basket, plastic root, which is designed for that purpose, or anything else. Most time use the wood, which must be of sufficient quality that it does not break. It may not be too smooth because roots difficult to stick. The most appropriate is the Acacia, cork, and the vine. Attach to the orchid by lacks, raffia or pant hose. In doing so, be careful not to break the roots. Next to fasten moss. If you collect moss in nature, wet it for some time in the water to get rid of tiny animals. Orchid is necessary to spray at the roots, because water evaporates faster than in the crucible. The plant can be attached to the hang-up, so that orchid grows up or down.


Mounting Orchids

The ideal light place for growing orchids

Today in All about Orchids:The ideal light place

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.


The ideal light place


The ideal light place

In winter, give orchids all the light possible.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.


The ideal light place


The ideal light place

Many orchids can be grown in a greenhouse or outdoors.

Orchids for Hobby

"What type or variety of orchid should I grow?"
When you mention the word "orchid" most people immediately think of the purple-flowered Cattleyas, and rightly so as they have long been the most popular in the trade.Hobby growers should try growing hybrids of Phalaenopsis, Oncidium,Dendrobium.



Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis orchids are excellent for beginners. They may produce up to 15 or more flowers per spike. The flowers measure up to four inches across. Flowers may remain open for six weeks or longer.Phalaenopsis plants are very easy to grow.


Oncidiums

These dainty yellow and brown or white and brown flowers are suitable if used alone or in combination with other orchids. Large flowered Oncidium sdhacelatum - with their yellow and brown color combination can be made into a corsage.


Dendrobium

Dendrobium hybrids are some of the better corsage type orchids. They are a prolific group in that offset plantlets are frequently produced on the cane. When each offset has produced several aerial roots, it can be cut from the parent plant and will frequently flower after one year of growth.

Watering Orchids

One of the fastest ways to kill an orchid is to let it sit in a waterlogged pot. The frequency of watering depends on the type of orchid, media, light conditions, container characteristics and temperature.When orchids are actively growing, water them once per week.


Watering Orchids

At each watering, apply enough water so that some drains from the bottom of the pot. Orchids rest after flowering; watering should be reduced at this time. Water is especially critical for phalaenopsis.Do not let phalaenopsis completely dry out.Do not allow water to remain on the leaves or in the leaf axils, as this may readily lead to disease and death.


Watering Orchids


Watering Orchids

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