Orchid Plant Phal
Orchid Plant Phal
Caring for Your Orchids
Orchids are a delicate plant and caring for them can be somewhat nerve-racking. If you have never had these flowers before then you might be surprised to know that they have more in common with the cactus than any other plant.
Preventing rot in the roots is your main priority when cultivating orchids. To do this you need to be very careful about how much and how you water your plants. The medium in which your flowers are grown in is also very important as this determines how much moisture is retained.
Healthy Orchids
Choosing a healthy plant is the first step to maintaining beautiful phalaenopsis. When choosing your plant there should be some buds that are not yet opened. If all the flowers are open you cannot properly judge if this is a healthy plant. You should also see roots that have taken hold. No visible root network and you don't have a healthy plant.
The leaves should not be a very light green or a very dark green. The leaves should have a color that sits somewhere between the two. The leaves and stems should be clean and there should be no blemishes. Though most phalaenopsis leaves have some mottling on them. The plant should not be overflowing out of its container and neither should the container dwarf it.
Keeping it Dry
Caring for orchids is similar to growing a cactus in that both plants do fine without water for long periods of time. Those delicate blooms are not water hungry at all. In fact watering your phal too often will contribute to its speedy decline and eventual death. It needs to be kept moist but not wet.
When watering orchids be very careful not to get water onto the actual flowers. These blooms should last for several months, wetting them will decrease their life cycle. A good place to keep orchids is the bathroom. Yes, that's right, the bathroom is humid and these plants do well in a humid environment.
Water your new phalaenopsis when you bring it back as it is probably quite dry. To do this take it outside or to the kitchen sink and use lukewarm water to wet the growing media. The growing media should be quite wet and allowed about fifteen to twenty minutes to drain so as to be quite dry again. Do not water again even if you think it looks like it might need it. Water sparingly; it certainly does not need daily watering.
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Growing orchids is a relaxing and rewarding hobby. Gardeners that want to try orchid growing for the first time should buy one of the more easy to grow orchids, such as Cymbidium or Phalaenopsis. You could buy your orchid plant at the local garden center, or even online. If you are selecting an orchid plant at a garden store, check that the plant has strong leaves and roots, has healthy flower buds and no signs of insect pests. If you decide to buy online, always check for reviews on the supplier and ask that the plant is sent to you in full bloom.
Now that you have brought the orchid plant home, you'll need to consider the following conditions: watering, lighting, humidity, temperature and nutrients. Generally, orchid plants require periodic watering (approximately once a week) as their root system is designed to store water. When watering the plant, water in the morning rather than at night. Most orchids prefer medium, indirect light. As most homes have low humidity, the orchid plant container ought to be placed on a humidity tray. This can simply be a tray filled with pebbles and half-filled with water. The day and night temperature difference is particularly important for the orchid plant to bloom. There are many commercial orchid fertilizers available and you need to choose the correct one for the growth phase and the flowering phase.
Cymbidium orchids flower between November and May and while the flower spikes are forming, nighttime temperatures need to be below 60 degrees F. Developing spikes should be supported by a cane and after the bloom has ended, should be cut down to about two inches. Use a potting mix, which has been developed for orchids, and repot the plant after flowering has ended. During the growing season, liquid feed the plant moderately. For example, add a weak plant liquid feed with every third or fourth watering. Phalaenopsis orchids prefer bright light, but not direct sunlight. Flowering can last for three months, which makes these orchids so popular. Phalaenopsis orchids prefer to be almost dry before being watered again. You can mist their leaves, but do not get water on the flowers.
Orchid growing is so rewarding and the beginner should not be deterred by the amount of information he, or she, needs to be successful. Many orchid gardeners refer to Growing Orchids for step-by-step instructions on orchid growing and orchid care.
Jan Wilson is an orchid enthusiast and has her own orchid care website at Orchid-Care.org
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