Planting Orchids In Soil

Blooming orchid in your own home. The orchid should be re-planted annually for best results and provided with bright light but protected from direct sunlight. The Cattleya is an ideal type of orchid for novices and can be transplanted into a larger pot.

The bloom color and variety is not specified but colors will range in hues and sizes. With the proper treatment, the orchid will bloom yearly. Flower size will range from 2 in. This Non-Blooming Vanda will be a delight for any orchid enthusiast.

Blooming orchid within your own home. The orchid should be re-planted annually for best results and provided with bright light but protected from direct sunlight. The Cattleya is an ideal type of orchid for novices and can be transplanted into a larger...

Long-lasting and easily maintained, Just Add Ice Orchids make the ideal gift for any occasion. The perfect statement piece for any decor, these full-size Phalaenopsis orchids are situated in a neutral classic ceramic planter.

A proven bloomer and stunning plant, this flower is guaranteed to be a focal point in any interior room. A beautiful 5 in. Orchids are known for their elegance and architectural shape - an impressive gift for any recipient.

An impressive ceramic pot perfectly sized to fit the clear orchid grower pot. An orchid is known for its elegance and architectural shape - an impressive gift for any man or woman.

Phalaenopsis or moth orchids, are among the easiest and most popular orchids to grow as house plants. This article will explain why they are so popular and how you can grow them inside to provide year-round exotic beauty.

The next time you are out for a hike in the woods keep your eyes open for some native orchids. With the help of the internet and some garden enthusiasts, I finally got an ID on my mystery plant: an orchid.

Orchids are known for their beautiful, aromatic flowers. When cutting the stem into smaller sections, make sure that each one has at least one dormant bud on it.Lay the cut stems onto damp sphagnum moss.

This orchid arrangement features a single white phalaenopsis orchid in a tin pail covered with decorative green sheet moss. Container measures 4.5"D. Orchid measure 18" - 22" in height.

Orchids measure 20" - 24" in height. Container measures 5"L x 5"W x 5"H. Orchid sits in a woven basket container topped with green sheet moss. This orchid arrangement features a double spike phalaenlopsis paired with three grass style air plants.

Unhealthy roots are those that have developed root rot and are soft and mushy to the touch.Gather your supplies before starting to transplant. Make sure the plant has completed blooming and is producing new growth before dividing or transplanting cuttings.Remove...

Bold and simple. Pail is topped with decorative green moss. The darker colors leave a lasting impression. Container measures 4.5" in diameter. Orchids measure 16" - 22" in height. This orchid arrangement features a darker red phalaenlopsis orchid in a...

This arrangement measures 18"-22" when fully bloomed. Arrives in a 5" wooden box. Dendrobiums also give off a light fragrance. Dendrobiums are a type of orchid that produces longer thinner leaves and tighter groupings of flowers during blooming season.

This classic purple phalaenopsis orchid is paired with a natural wooden box topped with decorative green sheet moss. Container measures 5"L x 5"W x 5"H. Orchid measures 18" - 24" in height.

Orchid sits in a black modern plastic container topped with green sheet moss. Black tapered square container measures 5"L x 5"W x 5"H. Orchid measures 20" - 24" in height. This orchid arrangement features a double spike red phalaenlopsis with a decorative...

Orchids measure 20" - 24" in height. Container measures 5"L x 5"W x 5"H. Orchid sits in a wooden box container topped with green sheet moss. This orchid arrangement features a double spike phalaenopsis orchid with a natural manzanita dried branch .

Epidendrums blooms can reach up to 15" - 22" in height. Epidendrum arrives in 5" wooden box with a liner. They will continue to bloom each year with the proper care. The Epidendrum is an type of orchid that produces reed like blooms.

One of our larger single spike orchid arrangements, the orchid measures 20" - 24" in height. Container measures 5"L x 5"W x 5"H. Orchid sits in a wooden box container topped with green sheet moss.

Simply place them in a way to hold the plant steady.Several types of potting mediums work well for orchids. Do not pack the materials down around the plant. Once you have learned the basic idea, you can re-create it in any amount you like to keep it on...

The flowers of Venus' slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum group) each has a pouch-shaped petal that directs bees and birds straight to the source of pollen. Some flowers resemble their pollinators, such as those of moth orchids (Phalaenopsis group), which...

Some varieties, such as Phalaenopsis, produce a continual supply of blossoms for a period up to three months. During this time, numerous buds open and wilt until the end of the blossoming season.

Trees with rough barks that hold water and humus in cracks and crevices tend to support orchids better than those with smooth barks.Epiphytes need nutrients in order to survive, grow and reproduce.

Look carefully at the spent flower stem. As long as you provide water, bright filtered light and the right temperature range, your orchid will bloom. If it is brown and dried up, it is ready for pruning.Cut the stem with the hand pruner, leaving at least...

Although they require little fertilizing, providing proper nutrients will help them to thrive, and you can make your own orchid fertilizer.Place ½ lb. The remaining water is a rich source of calcium for plants.Dilute 1 tsp.

For example, Phalaenopsis often lasts six to 12 weeks. Cattleya blooms often last just a few weeks. Extending the dormancy period of your orchid by reducing the water and light it receives may extend periods of blooming and let you stagger blooms throughout...

This gives the divided plants ample time to recover from the stress of division.Remove the orchid from its pot, and examine the roots. Gently ease each divided plant into its new pot, positioning the plant so that the new growth is at the center of the...