You and Orchids
Orchids are very popular plants in Indonesia and easy to find in every island, you do not have to go to the jungle to see them. That is one of the reasons why Indonesia chose Phalaenopsis amabilis as one of our national flowers. Orchids are notoriously lavish blooms that can add glitz and glamour to your walk down the aisle. Simply gorgeous wedding flowers. Orchids dislike sudden change in temperature, however a difference of 10 C – 20 C between day and night temperature is beneficial. The best suitable range is 18 C to 30 C, proper ventilation is must to provide fresh air and also helps in reducing the temperature.
Orchids are found throughout the world from the tropics to the subarctic zone. However, the orchid-richest areas are the tropics and subtropics. Orchids, like tulips , have become a major market throughout the world. Buyers now bid hundreds of dollars on new hybrids or improved ones. Orchids have few insect pests or diseases if properly cared for. It is important to have a problem identified before attempting control. Orchids native to temperate and arctic regions usually grow in soil or leaf litter. They generally have tuberous or bulbous roots which store moisture and nutrients.
Orchids have very low nutrient requirements, and do not tolerate high nutrient fertilizers. The addition of a good leaf or bark compost to the soil mix is sufficient to supply necessary nutrients. Orchids are affected by many of the same pests and diseases as other houseplants. Insects such as mealybugs and aphids can be controlled with the proper insecticide. Orchids are higher level plants that brighten anybodies day!
Dendrobium orchids require a difference in temperature between the night and day to aid in blooming. Preferably this difference should be about 10 – 15 degrees. Dendrobium orchids will appreciate high nitrogen fertilizer 12 months a year. One teaspoon of fertilizer divided into many small servings is ideal.
Orchid roots tend to form at the base of pseudobulbs, or along the rhizome (occasionally however, young plants complete with roots may form high up on the parent stem). The flower spike of sympodial orchids arise from the base of the pseudobulb, the end of the pseudobulb, some point along it, or even from a rhizome.
Orchid plants that have become shapeless over the years or have become barren on the lower parts of the stem and lower branches, may become reshaped and reactivated to grow by pruning and pinching. After pruning and pinching, the leaf buds will sprout again and will form shoots. Orchid plants themselves raise the humidity and help to purify the air.
Orchids that grow in bark and peat mixes or bark thrive best with a 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer or, even better with a 30-10-10 special orchid fertilizer. To get the best results, use a urea free water soluble fertilizer. Orchids are beautiful, interesting plants that are sure to enrich your life and bring a little tropical warmth into your winter home. Orchids with rhizomes rather than obvious pseudobulbs can be divided or pieces of rooted rhizome can be removed and grown on.
Orchids have urban amply specialized pollination systems and therefore the odds of being pollinated are regularly scarce. Orchids can grow in just about any environment and the kinds of orchids that you pick determine the type of environment needed. The majority of the various kinds of orchids are going to grow in tropical environments and they span from the beautiful to the unusual. Orchids are also noted for their odorous offerings. Did you know that the sweet-scented smell of vanilla is actually an orchid?
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