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Growing orchids
For many years people thought that orchids were 'greenhouse only' plants. Some varieties of orchids are difficult to grow, and therefore meant only for greenhouse culture, but there are many other varieties which if given appropriate conditions and care grow well in a home environment. Quite contrary to popular belief all orchids do not require warm temperatures; in fact many orchids do better with cool temperatures ranging from 60 to 70 degrees in the day and about 55 degrees at night. Since orchids are quite expensive as compared to most of the house plants, one should always make the choice wisely, and according to the conditions which one will be able to provide.
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Are there special pesticides for orchids? Some of the common orchid pests are mites, scale insects, aphids, mealybugs, caterpillars, slaters, cockroaches, slugs and snails, whiteflies, ants, dendrobium beetle among a host of others. Types of pesticides: There are many chemical... Cymbidium Orchids Cymbidium orchids rank as one of the best known and widely popular of all orchids. The Cymbidium genus consists of about 50 species and thousands of hybrids have been bred from these. The wild varieties of Cymbidium are found growing naturally in... Fragrant Orchids Orchids are very beautiful to look and it even has a very soothing smell. They have an excellent fragrance which allures people. A list of all fragrant orchid species would be really very gigantic, as it would always be growing due to the presence... Ghost Orchids The scientific name of ghost orchid is Epipogium aphyllum. It is also known as spurred coral-root. Facts about Ghost Orchids: Kingdom - Plantae Phylum - Anthophyta Class - Liliopsida Order - Orchidales Family - Orhidaceae Genus... How Does Greenhouse Humidification Work? Each plant may grow with the changing condition of greenhouse humidity and temperatures because of the different factors composed by a greenhouse environment. Temperatures are partially light in quantity. It can vary in the density and humidity of... How To Grow Orchids: the pot is filled with about two-thirds orchid potting medium and then the plant is set in the pot with its roots spread out properly. The growing tip of the orchid is either centered (monopodials) or placed two fingers away from the pot rim... How to prune orchids Why is pruning important for orchids? Horticulturists recommend it for one or all of the following reasons: to remove broken dead or diseased branches, to encourage flower and foliage development, to control the size and the shape of the plant, to... Paradise Orchids - Dendrobiums The Dendrobium orchid is a most elegant tribute to the image of Hawaii as a paradise and has for centuries symbolized love, tenderness, joy and friendship. But, to a florist, the Dendrobium symbolizes much more, not just convenience of use and... Rare Orchids The estimates of orchid vary on the number of orchid species. Whatever the estimate one uses, the orchid family is the largest or one of the largest plant families in the plant kingdom. The plant taxonomists vary in their estimates because what... Wild Orchids on the way of Extinction of three inner petals, three petals surrounding the inner ones, and a cupped petal distinct from the rest. These arrangements of petals give them a distinct look. You can find an Orchid, which looks like bee or moth, and even a lizard. A bloom of... |
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