Orchid Growing Tips You Need To Know

By: Vick Sutton

Orchid growing is a splendid hobby for those who appreciate Mother Nature's beauty and grace. While enjoying orchids' exotic looks, one may think it's impossible to grow them indoors. However, nowadays a wide range of orchid species and hybrids as well as availability of orchid growing supply stores gives anyone a chance to nurture these amazing flowers at home. But don't get it wrong, it does take patience and love, no wonder an orchid has been a symbol of commitment and love for centuries.

The most important orchid growing tip is that you need to buy a good book on orchids. It will help you find answers to many questions such as: How do I pollinate an orchid? How to get an orchid to bloom? What kind of orchid care products do I need? There are very detailed and practical guides in the market right now.

The following four components of home orchid growing play a crucial role in the success of your project:

1. The orchid growing medium. It is important to keep in mind that very few orchid species require soil to take root in. Vast majority of orchid plants grow in sand and pebbles, others - attached to a piece of bark or cork.

2. Lighting. This one's a little tricky. Simply put, no light - no blossom, too much light - burned orchid. You will need to maintain a perfect balance of light and shade to be able to enjoy your orchid plant to the fullest. Many hobbyists use more manageable light sources such as fluorescent or LED lights to make this part of orchid care easier.

3. Temperature. Another great home orchid growing tip to follow is to make sure that you have the right temperature at all times. For those orchid plants that have low temperature needs, what you could do is to place them on the floor. And for those that may need warmer temperatures, you could use curtains to mimic the warm weather or you may use electric fans to help circulate warm or cool air that is needed. Never expose your orchid plant to freezing or too high temperatures.

4. Watering. Although the orchids require plenty of water, they never tolerate being soaked for a lengthy time. You need to make sure that the orchid growing medium allows the excess water to drain through.

The above orchid growing tips are provided as general info only as the needs of orchid plants vary from species to species. You should always refer to your orchid growing guide and consult nursery personnel to gain as much knowledge as possible about your orchid and its needs.

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Author Vick Sutton is a home orchid growing enthusiast. Visit his website at www.OrchidGrowersGuide.com to find everything you need to start your very own orchid growing hobby.

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