Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Secrets of Growing Orchids

When we are talking already about orchids, a lot have thought that growing them is a big nightmare to take care of and very delicate as many have been led to believe that it is. In fact, orchids are among the easiest of plants to culture just as any other plant.

But as a general rule, choose discreetly the types of orchids you will be growing that is in conformity in the area with which you area living. Despite being one of the most adaptable flowers, they tend to have a very specific habitat in which they thrive. And there are some things that you must know in order for your orchids to flourish and bloom.

The appropriate amount of light is probably the most crucial factor if your plants will survive and is necessary for its growth. Many made the mistake of assuming that orchids must be watered several times a week then they probably just wilted before you knew it. When watering your plants, take care not to wet the leaves. Just bear in mind that orchids can tolerate being too dry better than being too wet.

And when its time for orchids pruning, it is very important to remember of how far you cut back the flower stalk. You can prune your orchids within an inch from where it grows once the stalk turns yellow or brown. There are several reasons why this should be done in the right way for it helps in promoting new growth. It also increases structural strength and it regenerates old flowering branches.

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