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Orchids are delicate plants, which need special care and precautions. Let's find out how to cultivate them and make them grow luxuriantly.
Le orchid are known to be difficult to grow: they are delicate, require irrigation and misting and need adequate drainage and the right amount of light.
Here's how to care for an orchid indoors.
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Orchids: a bit of history
Probably, orchids date back over 200 million years. Coming from the equator, they then spread all over the world; at the moment they were identified over 30.000 species and over 200.000 varieties.
The first written record of orchids dates back to the Greek Theophrastus 371-287 BC, considered the "father of botany", around 300 BC in his book "Investigation of plants". The doctor, pharmacologist and Greek botanist Dioscorides (40-90 AD) was the first known to have defined and called these plants "orchids" in the "De Materia Medica". Both the ancient Greeks and the Romans revered these plants as they believed they could help the reproductive system.
Subsequently, with the development of greenhouses it became possible, around the nineteenth century, the cultivation of orchids almost anywhere, as they could be transplanted, propagated and cared for in an environment similar to that of origin. (Read also: The orchid purifies the air in the house (helping to calm nerves and headaches)
The ideal soil for growing orchids
Orchids are epiphytic plants, which basically means they don't require soil, as the roots cling to trees. Being used to being outdoors, with water and a lot of oxygen, it is appropriate choose the right vase, preferably with ventilation holes and for proper drainage.
Depending on the type of orchid, some thrive on moles bark shavings and others in the moss; orchids like Phalaenopsis and Cattleya grow in pots with bark, because they do not retain water and give the roots the drainage they need; other orchids, on the other hand, they thrive in humidity, for them moss is the best option for potting. (Read also: Orchids scam bees by producing fake pollen, the same as real one)
How to water orchids
There are some factors to consider when you do water the orchids, as:
- period of the year: Orchids don't need as much water in winter as in spring or summer
- climate: if the plant sees more sun or is often in a dry area of the house, you will need to water more often than in a more humid place
- topsoilFor example, moss can hold much more moisture than bark, so water once a week or when the moss starts to dry. In general, it is advisable to soak the orchid in a bowl of water once or twice a week, or when the moss is dry to keep it healthy and well hydrated.
Orchids need a fair amount of moisture, therefore nebulize them daily basis it is a good idea, or another option is to keep the pot over gravel or small rocks that promote humidity; you can also keep orchids in the bathroom, which is the most humid room in the house. (Read also: Orchid: meaning and the most beautiful legends)
Fertilization: fertilizing orchids
La fertilization for these plants it is essential. We recommend choosing a fertilizer that contains equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (look for 20-20-20 on the label). Fertilizer should be used by mixing it with some water before applying it to the plant; the fertilization orchids once or twice a month.
How much light does an orchid need?
La light it needs depends on the genus of the plant: too little light will not favor flowering, too much light could burn it. If placed near a window, facing east is best; on the other hand, windows facing north are not recommended because they do not offer enough light, while those facing west offer too much light.
In terms of quantity, orchids need one consistent amount of light. The plant may need to be moved indoors depending on the season.
for quality of light, orchids need the right combination of red, green and blue light, all provided by the sun. If you are growing with artificial light, it is good to use fluorescent and LED lights to provide the full spectrum of light an orchid needs. (Read also: Orchids, special flowers: vanilla)
Grow them indoors
The problem of grow the orchid indoors is that most people treat them like all other houseplants. The latter can also live in shady environments, they require potting soil and usually a very humid soil, all things that are not good for our orchids.
Another mistake made with these plants is clean the gnarled roots that come out of the vase; nothing could be more wrong, because those roots are for the orchid a real system of conservation of nourishment, and must be left where they are. (Read also: Peristeria elata: the orchid in the shape of a dove or flower of the Holy Spirit)
Orchids: things not to do
One is required for orchids to grow well good air circulation, sunlight and proper irrigation.
Here's what not to do:
- do not use normal soil
- do not expose to direct sunlight
- do not let the water settle on the leaves
- do not cut the roots
- do not let the vase remain in the water
- do not cut canes or bulbs
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