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So You Want Some Growing Orchids for Beginners Tips, Huh?
Looking for tips for growing orchids for beginners? Great. Lets see if we can't demystify the process with a mini series of helpful tips on growing orchids for beginners - or intermediate hobbyists even.|
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Actually while considered exotic, success with orchids depends pretty much on the same factors as growing any other house plant. That is orchids need water, light, proper temperature, humidity, fertilizer, and ventilation. Plus a bit of TLC. See? Growing orchids for beginners isn't going to be as tough as you might have expected? So these beauties can make excellent house plants. They all really aren't the prima donnas you may have been led to believe. |
Orchid Growing Tips - Choose Wisely
Now success with orchids starts with picking the right variety. Especially if you have little experience with them.The two types of orchids that are the easiest and most forgiving for beginners are moth orchids and lady slippers.
The multi-flowered spikes of moth orchids or Phalaenopsis can last two or three months. Healthy plants might even bloom twice a year. See why these area an attractive choice? Moth orchid blossoms come in many hues but are usually white or lavender-pink. They often have stripes or a contrasting center.So that's the first of our orchid growing tips - pick the right variety. Do so and you'll find growing orchids for beginners to be relatively easy and extremely satisfying.
While ladyslippers (Paphiopedilum) can be in bloom for anywhere from four to 12 weeks. Some may bloom all at once. Making for one spectacular display. Others put out a few flowers at a time - on and off all year long. Throw in an ample supply of warts, hairs, and handsome green, tan, or mahogany stripes and you get a particularly exotic look that people either love - or hate.
The next in this mini series of orchid growing tips: watering. It's a killer.
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