Being under constant supervision, any problems will be spotted quicker, as well as anything that may be a sign of poor health. You will also be quicker to notice when a plant is in need of water, and so on. It follows that the observant grower can attend to the needs of their plants the moment they arise, and has – therefore a better chance of growing good plants.

There is little doubt that the finest orchids are to be pAR grown in a properly controlled greenhouse. However, a greenhouse which is not looked after can irQuipm become a death trap and certain types of equipment are necessary to make sure that temperatures, humidity and light remain in balance and are suitable for the orchids.

Many orchids will adapt, arid this can become noticeable in the colour of the leaves and pseudobulbs, the permanence of aerial roots, as also the length of flower spike, and sometimes the colouring of the flowers. All these aspects can be changed by the environment in which the orchid is growing. Sometimes this can be to the plant’s good, sometimes not. Occasionally, beautiful plants will be grown but finally, it will be found that every plant has problems that will arise in coaxing them to bloom. Grow- ing orchids indoors is a matter of trial and error.

In their natural state these spiky roots will also collect leaves and similar material which will become lodged between them to rot and form a rich food supply for the plant.

Medium-light plants for the brighter windowsills include encyclias, coelogynes, some dendrobiums, cattleyas, some laelias, maxillarias, odontoglossums, oncidiums, lycastes and many more. It is the high-light, or sun-loving and usually warm-growing, orchids which should be avoided. These include vandas, ascocendas, warm- growing oncidiums, angraecums etc. It is sad that many very young Vanda seedlings are brought into this country from Thailand to be grown as house plants.

Growing orchids in the home is by far the most economical way, and there is no special equipment needed, and very few additional expenses once you have purchased your orchids. It can also have its rewards and advantages; the plants are always near to hand and can be constantly admired and viewed by visitors without necessitating a visit to the greenhouse.

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