Chumasande MatiwaneThe secret to success in caring for these elusive plants is knowing which variation of the orchid plant you are growing. Most orchids fail to bloom because of small mistakes made by the gardener. These tips will help you care for your growing orchids like a master.
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The beauty of orchids has spawned appreciation within the garden society throughout the world. Their beautiful blooms have caught the attention of even beginner gardeners. Now how do you take care of these delicate beautiful flowers?
Orchid care tips
Although growing orchids is a rewarding hobby, knowing and learning their unique care needs to keep plants thriving and bursting with flowers is important. You need to understand that orchids all look different as the variations all differ. There are however three common types Terrestrial, Epiphytic and Lithophytic types.
All three have different growing conditions but might have similar caring ways. The important aspect of orchid care is to match their natural growing conditions as closely as possible. This is why it’s important to know which variation you are growing.
Once you know the variation, you can grow and care for it accordingly. Trial and error is an important part of orchid care. The most vital caring aspect of your orchid is having good drainage soil. Like most plants, orchids need light to produce flowers. Insufficient light is the primary reason why plants fail to bloom. However, too much light can cause more harm, than good. If growing them indoors, care for them by placing the pot in a good sunlight spot where it gets good sunlight exposure.
Since you are attempting to replicate the growing conditions of orchids, the temperature should be similar. Meeting the orchid’s temperature requirements is the hardest for most home growers.
Orchids are not all alike when it comes to preferred temperatures. Some orchids are warm-growing, while others are cool-growing. As a gardener, you need to understand the temperature zone of your area to understand which variation of the orchid you need.
Orchids are not thirsty plants, and generally like their growing medium to dry out between waterings. On average, orchids need water every week during their growing seasons.
If you are growing the orchid indoors in a pot, you may need to water twice a week when the plant is actively growing. Before watering, first test to see if the pot is dry, use your fingers to feel the moisture. Most orchids thrive in a humid environment, you can increase humidity in your space.
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Caring for your growing orchids should not be difficult when you are caring for them the correct way. With some knowledge and these tips, you can watch them grow into beautiful blooms.
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