Orchids-A Dash of Mystic

Orchids-A Dash of Mystic

Orchids have always been accompanied by a dash of mystic. When Orchids was brought from the New World, around them outbreak a fever. Many seekers and orchid collectors have lost lives; they was looking for new and unusual orchids, in order to accommodate the desire of wealthy amateurs orchids. Today craving after these wonderful plant remains. How do arrange for them to be able for longer enjoy their color and beauty, read below.
What is the right Orchid for beginners?
The best type of orchids for newcomers is the Phalaenopsis. The colors of the flowers are all - from pure white to almost black. No other type of orchids has not much different colors and textures of flowers such as Phalaenopsis. Its additional advantage is the incredible long life cycle of flowers, as it often thrives up to six months.


Orchids-A Dash of Mystic

Reproduction of Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis is mostly reproduced with keikis. The baby plant is an exact clone of the mother plant, sometimes flowering while still attached to the mother plant. Keiki is a small plant growing from one node along the flower stem.



example of Keiki


This may be a natural phenomenon, but can with the help of hormones encourage orchid to the creation of keiki. Keiki must be removed from mother plants, when it has at least 3 roots long 5 cm.
Keikis are cut below and above the stem, leaving a small piece of stem on the baby plant, so as not to damage the keiki.
Then you plant keiki in the middle granular substrate.



Phalaenopsis


Phalaenopsis Orchid