Orchids are one of the most beautiful plants in the world and it is upsetting if they are not flourishing in your care.
Below are three of the most important areas to monitor when looking after orchids. These will by no means guarantee you a beautiful orchid bloom, but it will keep your plant healthy.
1. Orchids And Water - Orchids need water, but they hate being over watered. The orchid family is very large and different orchids have different requirements. A basic rule is that no orchid should be left more than two weeks without water, but most will not need to be watered more than once every five days.
Your orchid will have different requirements in winter and summer, so respond to your orchids needs and reduce watering during the winter months.
2. Orchids and Sunlight " Light is essential for orchids, but too much will harm them. The two most common signs that your orchid is suffering from too much direct sunlight are dark spots on the leaves or the green of the leaf starts to fade.
The easiest way to avoid the sunlight problem is to remember that orchids like bright sunlight, but they can suffer in direct sunlight, this small difference can be crucial to the health of your orchid.
3. Orchids And Infestations - Seeing your beautiful orchid covered in small insects is upsetting. Although they may seem to have appeared overnight the reality is that they have been around for some time. By taking good daily care of your orchid you should be able to avoid pests.
Dead leaves can be a cause of pests. The pests will breed in the leaves as they start to go damp on the soil. Maintenance of the environment of your orchid is important.
Overall, a happy, healthy orchids needs regular attention and the correct environment to flourish. - 32376
Below are three of the most important areas to monitor when looking after orchids. These will by no means guarantee you a beautiful orchid bloom, but it will keep your plant healthy.
1. Orchids And Water - Orchids need water, but they hate being over watered. The orchid family is very large and different orchids have different requirements. A basic rule is that no orchid should be left more than two weeks without water, but most will not need to be watered more than once every five days.
Your orchid will have different requirements in winter and summer, so respond to your orchids needs and reduce watering during the winter months.
2. Orchids and Sunlight " Light is essential for orchids, but too much will harm them. The two most common signs that your orchid is suffering from too much direct sunlight are dark spots on the leaves or the green of the leaf starts to fade.
The easiest way to avoid the sunlight problem is to remember that orchids like bright sunlight, but they can suffer in direct sunlight, this small difference can be crucial to the health of your orchid.
3. Orchids And Infestations - Seeing your beautiful orchid covered in small insects is upsetting. Although they may seem to have appeared overnight the reality is that they have been around for some time. By taking good daily care of your orchid you should be able to avoid pests.
Dead leaves can be a cause of pests. The pests will breed in the leaves as they start to go damp on the soil. Maintenance of the environment of your orchid is important.
Overall, a happy, healthy orchids needs regular attention and the correct environment to flourish. - 32376
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