Flowers of good luck - these were the names of these charming flowers. Orchid - in one word, something precious and mysterious is heard. It has luxury and nobility, captivating tenderness and true perfection. Anyone who has seen a blooming orchid at least once in his life will forever fall under her charm.
In a complex and intricate hierarchy of plants, this flower occupies the highest step and is considered an aristocrat among all plants. They were always praised by poets, artists worshiped them, the names of recognized beauties were given to them by botanists. And how beautiful bouquets of orchids are!
There are about 30 thousand different types of these flowers. It happens that they are so different from each other that it’s even difficult to call them relatives. Nature generously awarded these flowers with an unusual color and incredibly elegant shape.
It is believed that the cultivation of orchids at home is the highest class of skill of a flower grower. Therefore, some of them immediately dismiss such an idea as something unrealistic and impracticable, and it captures many.
In fact, the growing process is not only for the elite. Although the orchid is very demanding and capricious , growing this amazing flower at home has become easier today. At least now it is known what conditions she needs for growth and flowering. Knowing the main differences of this flower from other ornamental plants and the specifics of caring for it, you can easily grow it on the windowsill.
What care does a beautiful orchid require? Growing this flower at home implies the presence of elementary knowledge about the conditions of its existence in nature. The closer the living conditions of orchids in the house to those that nature gives them, the more likely it is that the flower will delight everyone with its fantastic flowering.
Beginning gardeners can begin to master the process of caring for orchids with easy-to-grow species, such as phalaenopsis, cattleya, dendrobium and others. There are varieties for cool rooms and for warm.
It is better to purchase a plant in summer or spring, do not urgently need to transplant them into a fresh substrate, let them first acclimatize at home. Now the plant needs only regular top dressing. Although if the purchased flower lives in a substrate of sphagnum moss, then an immediate transplant is necessary. Otherwise, the orchid may die.
An orchid whose special home growing is required to have enough air for its roots. Therefore, it is planted in a special soil, consisting of tree bark, moss and light peat.
Watering and spraying delicate orchids do not need to be carried out often. It is better to water the plant by immersion in settled water at room temperature. And so that the roots do not rot, excess water after irrigation must be removed.
Although an orchid is very photophilous, growing a plant at home requires its protection from direct sunlight. It is best to keep the flowers on the west or east window. For flowering orchids need winter peace, with a slight decrease in temperature and a reduction in watering.
Growing these amazing flowers is very exciting. Having achieved their flowering for the first time, there is a desire to grow more complex species of magnificent plants.