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"Some of them flourish in moist climates and still others in drier places."
Guide to Growing Orchid Plants
Like any plant species, orchids grow best in conditions that closely match those to which the plants are adapted in nature. To bring about proper growth and development of the orchid, environmental conditions should be regulated to the plants needs. These include temperature, watering, use of fertilizers, light intensity, humidity, and repotting.
Optimum Temperature Range For Growing Orchid
Different species of orchids thrive well in different temperature ranges. Until the appearance of flowers spikes, generally, a temperature variation of 5 to 10 degrees in temperature at day and night benefits the plant. For common observation, species that develop well in cooler temperatures have thinner leaves than ones that require more heat and have thick fleshy leaves.
Light Intensity
Lighting requirements for growing orchid, too, vary from one genus of orchid to another. Most orchids need shade rather than direct sunlight. Some orchids like Paphiopedilums and Phalaenopsis do well in moderately intense light. Others like Cymbidiums and Cattleyas require brighter light and respond better to more exposure to direct sunlight. In summer, about 60% shading is normally needed for most orchids.
Watering
Season of the year and the variety of the growing orchid are two main factors on which the watering requirements of the orchid plant depend. Monopodial orchids having no pseudo-bulbs require more frequent watering than Sympodial orchids which bear pseudo-bulbs. Rainwater is best to use, maintaining a room temperature. Always water when you see the medium of the plant is nearly dry. The moist character of the medium can also be checked with a wooden stick.
Fertilizers
Like most plants, orchids need fertilizing for healthy growth. Proportion of the fertilizer used varies according to the growing condition of the plant and the kind of soil mix used as medium. For an actively growing plant a 25-10-10 fertilizer will do better and when the flowering period comes, a 15-30-15 fertilizer is commendable. If a bark mix is being used, a 30-20-20 fertilizer is the best choice. For most other mediums 20-20-20 fertilizers prove effective.
Humidity
It is important to consider the relative humidity while growing orchid plants in home or garden. Generally, orchids require high humidity in the environment. This amounts to about 70 % in daytime and 40 % in the night in summer season. In winter, a 50 % humidity value in the day and 30 % in the night best suit the plant. If your indoor growing orchid plant needs greater humidity, place the pot of the plant on a bed of gravel in water-filled container. Take care not to directly wet the pot. Alternatively, use a humidifier.
Repotting
Repotting is needed if the medium is decomposed; the growing orchid has outgrown the pot; drainage is poor; or root rot is observed. A good potting medium usually decomposes slowly, lasting at least two years. It should be light and have small openings for aeration. Before repotting a growing orchid, remove the old mix; rinse the roots, cutting the rotten parts. Place the plant in shade and do not water until after three days. Instead, use a hand spray to moisten the mix.
Weed Auger Gardening
Today, many restaurants and dining places are set against some scenic orchid garden to augment the savor of food.
"A soluble fertilizer can be used in each episodes of watering if the plant is showing active growth."
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| Eleven fauna and floral species discovered in Vietnam (Vietnam Net)
VietNamNet Bridge The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has discovered 11 new fauna and floral species in the tropical forest of Truong Son in Vietnam. They include orchids, butterflies, snakes and three species of plants.
New snake and orchids found in Vietnam (Environmental News Network)
Scientists have discovered 11 plant and animal species, including a snake, in a remote area of Vietnam, environment group World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said on Wednesday. The new species, found in an area of Vietnam's Annamites Mountain Range known as the Green Corridor, also include two butterflies, five orchids -- including three leafless varieties -- and three other plants.
Eleven New Species Found in Vietnam (Animal Planet)
The newly discovered band includes a snake, butterfly, orchids and other flowers.
Eleven new plant and animal species discovered in Vietnam (EARTHtimes.org)
Hanoi - Scientists have discovered 11 new plant and animal species in tropical forests in central Vietnam and believe that more species remain unknown here, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said. The new species were a snake, five orchids, two butterfli...
5 Orchids Among New Plant and Animal Species Found in Vietnam (Canadian Business)
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Scientists have discovered 11 new species of plants and animals in Vietnam, including a snake, two butterflies and five orchid varieties, the World Wildlife Fund said Wednesday.
Wild Orchids - Cattleya Orchids
The vanilla orchid vine will produce a vanilla pod when the flower withers, but the vanilla bean is not ready to be harvested until it has cured on the vine an additional six to nine months.
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