Growing Orchids at Home

Orchids can be found almost everywhere. It can easily grow on land, tree canopy, and even in water. Orchids are of prime choice by most garden lovers and home bodies that serve as part of their landscape garden attraction, for its irresistible, enthralling bloom. However, keeping them as garden plants is not as easy as it may sound.

Most people would say that growing orchids indoors is only for those with green thumbs, but, I beg to disagree. Here are some tips on how to make your first time orchid planting be a success.

Knowledge. The best way to grow your orchids is to be equipped with right information as to type of specie you decided to deal with, giving a special consideration that each flower differs from the other. Hence, its needs could be addressed according to its variety.

Air and Humidity. Place the orchid in a spot where it could get enough air that it needs to keep its leaves well ventilated. Thus, air keeps fungus and bacteria away from destroying the leaves. Placing orchid pots on a saucer with ornamental pebbles with just about an inch of water will definitely keep the air around the plant well humidified and healthy.

Water. Too much or too little is bad for watering such sensitive orchids, as both could kill your plant. Watering orchids once a week would be enough. Also, use clay pots instead of plastic containers to avoid drowning the plant.

Temperature. A temperature of about 75 degree Fahrenheit to 85 degree Fahrenheit during daytime and a minimum of 59 degree Fahrenheit at night would be just as perfect for propagating your orchids.

Soil. Sphagnum moss, wooden chips, or shredded coconuts are proven to be effective in keeping the soil moist all the time.

Caring for orchids entails a great deal of dedication and sensitivity to its needs for growth and survival. Just like pampering a baby, it needs constant touch, comfort and attention from its mother. Not only it gives us an attractive ambiance, it also gives us a motivation to become more productive in aiding Mother Nature in advocating a dirt free atmosphere.