Orchids

Learn How You Can Grow Orchids At Home

noreply@blogger.com (peNghulu) — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:06:00 +0000

Many people think that growing orchids is something that can only be done in big hothouses however, you can grow orchids at home if you pick the right type and provide it with the right environment.

Orchids that work best for home growing are those that grow high in the trees hanging from the branches and get the nutrition from the rain, jungle air and decaying vegetation that their roots come in contact with. In order to grow these orchids at home, you’ll need to provide them with a growing area that comes close to their native environment.

Humidity

Orchids thrive in humid climates and if you want to grow them at home you’ll need to provide them with an area where they can have at least 50% humidity. in order to do this, you can set your orchid pots on a tray that is filled with water but not In the tray just above it so that the humidity from the water can come up with a water does not soak into the pot. may sting is also important to make sure there is sufficient in circulation so that the leaves and pedals can dry off properly.

Water

It’s important that your work is to not sit in water but remain moist. You should water than once a week after the soil has dried out. Make sure there is no standing water. Fertilize with a water-soluable fertilizer made specifically for orchids.

Sunlight

Different types of orchids need different amounts of sunlight and if you can’t provide natural sunlight you can try fluorescent grow lights. In the winter, your records will need at least four hours of light.

Soil

You can buy ready mixed orchid potting mixes and this is what you should use for your orchids.

Pests

Orchids can be prone to diseases and pests. They can succumb to fungal disease viral disease and bacterial disease and often have mites, aphids, caterpillars, slugs, mealy bugs, snails, white flies, and dendrobium beatles. growing them indoors can reduce the bugs immensely but you still have to be on the lookout for pests and disease.

To treat pests on your orchids, you should use pesticides from a local garden supply store. Be sure to always use them per instructions. If you can, try to go with organic pesticides that are easy on the environment.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://orchids.garden-corner.com/ working you can learn more about the care and growing of orchids.

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Bamboo Orchid Plant

noreply@blogger.com (peNghulu) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:39:00 +0000

When you think of bamboo you really think of bamboo sticks, don't you? There is an orchid that grows wild in some of the warmer climates like Hawaii and Southeast Asia called the Bamboo Orchid Plant. This is a very pretty orchid plant that easily grows on the hillsides. Imagine having a bamboo orchid plants in your backyard that are growing behind your home. What a pretty site that would be.

These orchids usually grow to 5-6 feet. The stems are actually the pseudobulbs. A new pseudobulb grows each year.

One of the variety, Sobralia, can grow well in light shade as well. This genus doesn't grow as tall either. It usually tops out at about 4 feet. Temperature range is quite wide, from a low of 40 degrees to a high of 80+. You don't see the bamboo orchid plant very much in the cooler climates of the Northeast or North Central states. If any they are usually indoor plants or out in the summer only.

My wife has one of these that is still quite small, but this summer she is putting it outside just to see what it will do.

Bamboo orchid plants need to stay moist. Do not allow them to dry out. Humidity is also very good for them as well. So if indoors you should be sure the humidity is about 50%. If not you can use a humidity tray. Fertilize them about every other week with a weak, diluted solution. Some people can have flowers on their orchids all year round. We haven't had that luck. And the flowers are fragrant.

If you can get one of the bamboo orchid plant I am sure that you will be able to see it grow. Imagine, growing a five foot orchid!

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2007 ORCHIDS CALENDAR

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Cattleya

noreply@blogger.com (peNghulu) — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:43:00 +0000

Cattleya

The 'Queen of Orchids' belong to a group which is the most flamboyant and colourful of all orchids. Cattleyas are among the most popular orchid genus grown. There are around 48 species and many more hybrids exist. Named after William Cattleya, they are from the tropical Americas Laelia's, which can be additionally found in the West Indies and Mexico.

Vanda Tricolour

noreply@blogger.com (peNghulu) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:26:00 +0000

Vanda Tricolour

This is a new orchid bloom at my home but i don't know the spesies...
Thanks Jonah Winn-Lenetsky for your information about this spesies....

Vanda

noreply@blogger.com (peNghulu) — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:31:00 +0000

Vanda Coerulea

Vanda

The name Vanda came from Indian language. It means that people like these plants by their fragarance, color and the shape of flower, there are about 80 species plants, native to China, the Himalayas, Indonesia and nothern Australia. Vanda are monopodial orchids, and most are epiphytic. in Java, Indonesia, they can be found on trunks and branches of trees in the jungle. Sometime they grows as a lithophyte on rocks. All Vanda enjoy the light, and with sufficient sunlight the may bloom two or three times a year.

Calopogon Orchids

noreply@blogger.com (peNghulu) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:33:00 +0000

Calopogon orchids

Calopogon orchids are also known as grass pinks and bog orchids. They are some of the easiest wild orchids to grow outdoors to USDA zone 6 (maybe colder) and warmer zones. The orchid dies back to a corm for the winter and, despite its delicate beauty, it is a hardy orchid and a native plant.

These are pink varieties of Calopogon sp. (tuberosus/ pulchellus). The orchid's name comes from the Latin meaning "beautiful beard" which has golden tips.

All About Orchids

noreply@blogger.com (peNghulu) — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:58:00 +0000

Orchids

Orchids ( Orchidaceae family ) are the largest and most diverse of the flowering plant (Angiospermae) families, with over 800 described genera and 25,000 species. Some sources give 30,000 species, but the exact number is unknown since classification differs greatly in the academic world. Revisions of different genera occur on a monthly basis and this will increase with the growing use of genetic research and biochemistry. There are another 100,000+ hybrids and cultivars produced by horticulturists, created since the introduction of tropical species in the 19th century. The Kew World Checklist of Orchids includes about 24,000 accepted species. About 800 new species are added each year. Orchids, through their interactions with pollinators and their symbiosis with orchid mycorrhizal fungi, are considered by some, along with the grasses, to be examples of the most advanced (derived) floral evolution known.

All orchid species are protected for the purposes of international commerce under CITES as potentially threatened or endangered in their natural habitat, with most species listed under Appendix II. A number of species and genera are afforded protection under Appendix I, including all of Paphiopedilum and all of Phragmipedium. Many other species are protected by both international and national legislation, while hybrids are specifically exempted.

Naming

Orchids get their name from the Greek orchis, meaning "testicle", from the appearance of subterranean tuberoids of the genus Orchis. The word "orchis" was first used by Theophrastos (372/371 – 287/286 BC), in his book "De historia plantarum" (The natural history of plants). He was a student of Aristotle and is considered the father of botany and ecology.

Leaves

Orchid have leaves with parallel veins like any monocotyledon. Their size and shape can be an aid in identifying the orchid, since it reflects the taxonomic position.
The structure of the leaves corresponds to the specific habitat of the orchid. Species that typically bask in sunlight, or grow on sites which can be occasionally very dry, have thick, leathery leaves. The laminas are covered by a waxy cuticle. These retain their necessary water supply. Shade species, on the other hand, have tall, thin leaves. They cannot tolerate a drop in atmospheric humidity or exposure to direct sunlight. Between these two extremes, there is a whole range of intermediate forms.

Root

Orchids Cypripedium species like Oncidium and Dendrobium only having root hair meanwhile monopodial vanda having hair root and aerial roots entirely above the ground.