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

How to Properly Care for Orchids

Properly Care for Orchids

Is it true that watering orchids once a month?
Orchid may fail due to several factors. When leaves yellow, it may be a sign of natural aging. Usually leaves remain on the plant at least a year, mostly as well as 2-5 years before the fall. If blush is therefore only one older leave, it is unlikely for a normal phenomenon. Leaves sometimes became yellow (but not eliminating) as the result of a lack of nutrients, especially nitrogen. In this case to plants add special fertilizer for orchids, or transplanted to a new medium for orchids, but always only in the period of grace.
Mostly is for the declines of the plants cause irregular supply of water - this may be too much or too little. If it’s too little water, plant leaves dropped to reduce transpiration area. Due to frequent watering or the retention of water may begin roots dying; leaves lose turgidity and start falling.
Orchids are very many species; in our country is the most of Phalenopsis, so I assume that there is a problem with this type. Phalenopsis or broad orchid should not stand in water, whereas the roots start dying. Watering only with the soft and at room temperature heated water and the care not to wet the middle - the heart of the leaves. During the intensive growth of leaves and flower water 1-2 times a week, in winter is enough once or twice a month. All types of orchids need very humid air.


Properly Care for Orchids


Properly Care for Orchids