January 14, 2010
How can I treat a jewel orchid?
My boyfriend bought me a Jewel orchid as a gift and I have never regretted after of cactus plants outside, that fairness, we must care. Does anyone have some tips for caring for this type of orchid, the orchids in general? IE .. How I water them, how many times a day, the best place to store it, etc. Thanks in advance
Place your "Jewel Orchid" in bright filtered. Avoid place your plant in an area where currents or near a cold window. His "Jewel Orchid" must produce 3 to 5 flower spikes once a year, between November and January. Check weekly irrigation allowing the surface to dry. Feed bi-monthly Orchid Food. The harvest may be rooted in a container with water or vermiculite.
August 7, 2009
With the correct levels of light, water, temperature and humidity orchids can be grown successfully in most households. The key decision is the selection of an orchid that suits your local climate and conditions. There are over 25,000 different types of orchids, whether you are probably better to use the wealth of information found on the Internet to find out.
Sunlight
You should place your orchid in a field that receive large amounts of light the sun almost all day and away from any kind of rough diamonds. The sill of a window in the sun all day is an excellent choice.
But what happens if you do not have a sunny window or live in an area with a generally cloudy weather? One option is to use fluorescent light. For best results, lightning that left at least 12 hours, and perhaps more, depending on the species of orchids that are growing.
How much water your orchid?
For most orchids, you must water your plants when the soil is dry. However, some orchids tolerate wet soils and grow in it. However, check the conditions of watering your orchids.
Temperature
The proper temperature for your orchids varies species that are growing. This generally varies from 50 degrees to 75 degrees F. orchids on the market often require the distance of the low temperatures. Remember that your orchid does not like the cold so remember to stay away from the window during the cold nights.
Humidity
The humidity is important for orchids. You can increase the humidity level, placing them on top of pebbles in a tray filled with water. Spray regularly with distilled water orchid a spray bottle can also increase the humidity level.
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