Learn about the beauty of your garden, the orchid..|BATTLE MONTH |17
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The orchid is one of the largest and most diverse flowering plants in the world.
The orchid family includes more than 25,000 species and prefers to grow in the tropics. Moreover, this orchid is one of the favorite flowers that attracts bees and butterflies.
Orchids seem to drive people crazy,”
- Susan Orlean -
The Orchid Thief
In fact, as Susan Orlean's author states in The Orchid Thief, this is a fact that people have loved about orchids for centuries.In fact, orchids bloom in all colors except blue and black, and are widely regarded around the world as the best fragrant outdoor plants.
Although many people say that orchids are difficult to care for, some varieties are easy to grow.
In the natural habitat of orchids in the tropics, they attach to the bark or other plant surfaces and absorb moisture and nutrients through their white roots.
as well as they grow on trees, they are accustomed to good air circulation and light.
HOW TO GROW ORCHID...
Orchids are divided into two groups. * Monocotyledonous orchids have a straight stem and opposite stems along the stem. The flowers bloom high and are visible from the base of the leaves.
-Phalaenopsis
-Wandes
- Common growth orchid grows horizontally and new shoots grow from the old rhizome. Swollen shoots store water and nutrients.
-Catlia,
-Symbidium,
-Oncidium
-Dendrobium
Speaking of humidity and temperature, the Olide, Phalaenopsis, and Papiopedilum, which prefer the humid tropics, prefer daytime temperatures of 75 to 85 F.
Symbidium and Dendrobium orchids are accustomed to moderate temperatures of 50 to 75 F, requiring moisture and good air circulation.
In terms of light, the orchid is usually a light-loving plant. For best results, get 12 to 14 hours of light a day and apply artificial light to keep them healthy in the winter.
Talking of growing mediums, orchids like Papiopodilum and some Symbidium prefer to grow in soil and most tropical orchids prefer to grow in air rather than in soil. Furthermore, their roots act as a sponge to absorb water.
A key factor when cultivating an orchid is that the medium in which the orchid grows should have good air circulation and allow the water to drain very quickly.
Also provide something safe to stick to the roots. For example, depending on the type of orchid, mosses, tree bark, dried fern roots, rocks, coconut fibers, lava rocks can be used. Mix coconut husks with charcoal, for example.
You need to be careful when watering. Orchids do not tolerate excessive moisture, but can tolerate drought.
Orchids usually need to be watered once a week.
There are many things to know when planting an orchid.I have highlighted the basics in this post and it is possible to grow this orchid flower and earn a higher income. So I invite you to give this beautiful flower a chance to shape your home as well.
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One of my aunty grows purple colour orchids in small spots with coconut husks with charcoal. She grows Kandyan Dancer Orchids in a coconut husk which is bound to a trunk of a big tre. She also use a spray bottle to water them. I think it isn't difficult to grow them. The fact is Orchids just need more caring.
Growing Orchids to sell is actually a good self business for house wives.
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