Orchids Care
Orchids have become a household favorite with so many growers because of the wide variety of great smelling blooms.
There are so many different varieties of the orchid requiring special orchids care, among the most favorite in the US are the Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Cymbidium and Dendrobium. Many people often simply refer to them buy their most popular colors: white orchids, green orchids, red orchids, purple orchids and the all mysterious Black Orchid. Allof these variations of the orchid can produce beautiful blossoms for years and years, an added reason for the popularity. Listed below are some very important tips for orchids care you should always remember:
Correct Moisture and Temperature For Orchids Care
The most common mistake orchid growers make is over-watering! Over-watering will kill your plant quickly. Be sure to wait until the dirt is dry before watering. Remember as with many plants when the weather is warm the orchid will require more water than during the cooler or cold months. When the plant is budding it will use much more water, as buds are composed mostly of water which will starve the rest of the plant. If you notice buds starting to die and fall off, there is not enough water. Trick is to remember that over watering kills!
Providing the correct temperature for your orchids is very important in order to create flowers in the upcoming blooming season. Different varieties of the orchid require different temperature ranges, so due some research to get it right. If the temperature is too high you will see flowers quickly but they will die off soon, to low and they will freeze and die. Most orchids will require a 10 to 20 degree drop in temperature at night in order to blossom correctly, especially the phalaenopsis.
Correct Fertilizer And Sufficient Sunlight For Orchids Care
The best advice to give on fertilizing your orchid plants is to have a once per month routine. Also bear in mind any orchid is very weak right after blooming. Too much fertilizer will severely damage the plant, maybe even kill it.
Proper nourishment is necessary to ensure a healthy plant for the next blooming season. Proper or sufficient sunlight is mandatory for your orchid to bloom. The best way to stay on top of this is to continually check the leaves. Yellow/green leaves is the optimum color as this means your plant will have beautiful blooms. If the leaves are just yellow then you need more sunlight, reddish or dark green leaves occur with too much sunlight.
Cut Your Orchids At The Right Time
Depending on how well you care for your orchids, they can bloom for up to several months. But you must remember that the blooming stage saps the energy from the plant so it is important to cut the stalk before the blooms completely wilt.
This will conserve energy and help your orchid plant to remain strong and healthy. Sterilized scissors or knife is necessary to make the cut with, then swab a little rubbing alcohol on the cut to avoid infection. Cutting just above the node is recommended for large orchids while the smaller orchids should be cut about 1 inch above the base.
Proper Time To Divide And Re-pot New Shoots
You must be careful to divide and re-pot new shoots of your orchid when you are certain the plant will survive the ordeal. Bear in mind that creating blossoms depletes the energy of your orchid, it cannot blossom and handle propagating at the same time. Only divide a fully grown plant and remember thatonly fully ripened bulbs will produce flowers. Your orchids may well survive if divided at the wrong time, but do not expect flowers the very next blooming season.
By following these steps your orchids will continue to be healthy, which is the most important element in producing beautiful flowers. Different species do require different orchids care, so be sure to research here for proper care of your orchid.
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