The absolute highlight for anyone caring for orchids has to be the moment when they open their petals. Sometimes, however, due to circumstances, an orchid fails to re-bloom, much to the disappointment of its owner.
One of the first factors to investigate is whether the orchid sees enough light. The requirements vary, according to species, but orchids like Vanda, Dendrobium, Brassia, Cymbidium, Oncidium and Cattleya do need lots of light to thrive. You can tell whether your orchid enjoys enough exposure to sunlight by paying attention to the color of its leaves. The natural color for most orchids is light green. When an orchid plant sees too much sunlight, the leaves turn yellowish. If it does not access enough light, on the other hand, the leaves will be dark green.
Root damage is another deadly culprit behind the non-performance of orchids. It is natural for many species of orchids, specifically epiphytes and lithophytes to exist with partially exposed roots, but rot, often caused by over watering, can lead to roots turning brown and dying. When healthy, the roots of an orchid are green.
Different types of orchids have different seasonal bloom cycles. Phalaenopsis blooms from late winter to early spring and only once annually. Most Dendrobium species bloom in the spring, although a few may favour fall. Cattleya can bloom in late summer or winter. Vanda orchids bloom at any time of the year, but most seem to prefer spring or fall.
When buying orchids, bear in mind that some commercial vendors of orchids may not sell them under the best conditions. Nurseries can induce out-of-season blooming. Sometimes pots used for display purposes are attractive, but also highly unsuitable. An orchid pot should provide the opportunity for air ventilation as well as water drainage. The first time owner may be ignorant to the fact that intervention is urgently needed to ensure the survival of an orchid.
A new orchid may need to be kept apart from your other orchids, as you cannot know which pests or diseases it carries. It may have suffered damage during transit or been kept under less than ideal conditions. The orchid may need to adapt from the grower's environment to yours. At the nursery, the orchid may have been potted in a space efficient and compact medium. You may need to adjust the potting medium, include some feature to promote the necessary humidity factor and make the most of available sunlight, according to the individual needs of your orchid.
The process of blooming expends a fair amount of energy and if you purchase an orchid in full bloom, you may need to work out strategies to accommodate for nutrient losses. Caring for orchids requires continued devotion.
One of the first factors to investigate is whether the orchid sees enough light. The requirements vary, according to species, but orchids like Vanda, Dendrobium, Brassia, Cymbidium, Oncidium and Cattleya do need lots of light to thrive. You can tell whether your orchid enjoys enough exposure to sunlight by paying attention to the color of its leaves. The natural color for most orchids is light green. When an orchid plant sees too much sunlight, the leaves turn yellowish. If it does not access enough light, on the other hand, the leaves will be dark green.
Root damage is another deadly culprit behind the non-performance of orchids. It is natural for many species of orchids, specifically epiphytes and lithophytes to exist with partially exposed roots, but rot, often caused by over watering, can lead to roots turning brown and dying. When healthy, the roots of an orchid are green.
Different types of orchids have different seasonal bloom cycles. Phalaenopsis blooms from late winter to early spring and only once annually. Most Dendrobium species bloom in the spring, although a few may favour fall. Cattleya can bloom in late summer or winter. Vanda orchids bloom at any time of the year, but most seem to prefer spring or fall.
When buying orchids, bear in mind that some commercial vendors of orchids may not sell them under the best conditions. Nurseries can induce out-of-season blooming. Sometimes pots used for display purposes are attractive, but also highly unsuitable. An orchid pot should provide the opportunity for air ventilation as well as water drainage. The first time owner may be ignorant to the fact that intervention is urgently needed to ensure the survival of an orchid.
A new orchid may need to be kept apart from your other orchids, as you cannot know which pests or diseases it carries. It may have suffered damage during transit or been kept under less than ideal conditions. The orchid may need to adapt from the grower's environment to yours. At the nursery, the orchid may have been potted in a space efficient and compact medium. You may need to adjust the potting medium, include some feature to promote the necessary humidity factor and make the most of available sunlight, according to the individual needs of your orchid.
The process of blooming expends a fair amount of energy and if you purchase an orchid in full bloom, you may need to work out strategies to accommodate for nutrient losses. Caring for orchids requires continued devotion.
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