Pruning Phalaenopsis Orchids
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Caring For Orchids by Ron Barrett
In the world today there are a large number of individuals that think caring for orchids is really hard work. There are also many who believe that it’s only the rich and wealthy who are able to afford keeping these spectacular plants, and yet this couldn’t be any further from the truth.
After all, when you consider there’s more than 26,000 different species, together with more than 100,000 different hybrids, there’s bound to be at least one orchid suitable for practically any lifestyle or budget. Orchids don’t require any more care than the average house plant. In fact, there are many orchids which are easier to grow than several different garden plants.
With that said, some orchids to require special care, so of course the first thing you need to do would be to find out what the actual requirements are for the particular orchid you wish to keep. If you are caring for orchids in the correct manner, it will stay healthy and produce very beautiful blooms just like the ones you would see in a shop. There’s not many plants like an orchid that will produce such amazing flowers.
One of the most common orchids is the Phalaenopsis. It is very vibrant and grows purple or white flowers. Caring for orchids like these is very easy, which is why many people give them away as gifts.
By caring for orchids in the proper manner, you will surely be rewarded with blooming periods that usually lasts for around three months. If you wish to have it grow very healthy it will need to be placed close to a window to receive a good amount of sunlight, however, you do not want it to be constantly hit by the harsh midday sun.
Therefore, when you have an orchid you will want to place it at the east side of a room. If you think that your orchid is not getting enough light you can always put it under a fluorescent light. Set the light about 1 ft above the plant so that it can remain healthy.
Orchids are at their best when kept in temperatures above 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Under no circumstances should they be kept at a temperature higher than 82 degrees, and if the temperature rises above 90, the plant will almost certainly begin to lose its buds.
You will need to mist the roots as well but this should not be done too much since there is a risk of drowning the plant. Water should be applied about once every 2 weeks or so.
If you want to keep the orchid you have in bloom for a longer period of time you should put it in fertilizer before it starts the actual blooming process. After it does bloom, you will not need any more fertilizer.
Pruning your orchid can make its life and the life of its blossoms last a lot longer. If this is done the right away it is more than likely you will see a second set of flowers growing. If all these things are done you can have your own orchid in full bloom during the whole blooming season.
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