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Orchids for beginners: how to care
Orchids for novice flower growers seem to be incredibly capricious plants that will have to devote all their free time. But this opinion is not entirely true. After all, if you provide the beauty with optimal conditions, caring for her does not take much time and effort.
Unpretentious views for beginners
To grow a tropical beauty, create conditions close to natural. Also keep in mind that there are many varieties of orchids that differ not only in appearance, but also in conditions of detention. Therefore, it is important to know what temperature regime, watering frequency or soil composition is required for a particular plant.
There are many varieties of orchids for beginners.
There are many varieties of orchids. If you are a novice florist, then pay attention to these of them:
- cymbidium;
- phalaenopsis;
- dendrobium;
- miltonia;
- makodes petola;
- oncidium.
These beautiful flowers are unpretentious in nature and tolerate conditions that are unacceptable for other members of this species. Therefore, the varieties are recommended for growing by beginners.
How to care for an orchid: tips for beginners
When buying, pay attention to the seedling, because it depends on its health whether the flower will take root in your home. Check the root system of the plant. It should be strong, well developed, with no signs of decay. It is advisable to purchase plants in transparent pots. Then you can assess his health. Care rules:
- Flowers need a lot of ambient light. The best place for them would be the east or west side of the room. If you want to install a plant near the south window, then immediately take care of shading.
- The culture requires 13-hour daylight hours, so in the autumn-winter period it is worth highlighting it with a phytolamp.
- Orchids prefer moist air. In summer, this can be achieved by spraying the leaves. But remember that you cannot get water on the flowers. In winter, install a special humidifier near the plant. If not, then place the pot on a pallet with damp expanded clay.
- All types of orchids are moisture-loving and require abundant and regular watering. But it is impossible to allow stagnation of moisture at the roots, this can lead to rotting. Humidification should be frequent in summer. It should be cut back in winter.
- It is advisable to feed the culture twice a month. To do this, use special color solutions.
Growing an orchid at home is not so difficult, and if desired, a novice florist will also cope with the task. The main thing is to provide the culture with comfortable conditions, and it will delight with its attractive appearance for a long time.