Care For Orchids

There are two Types of Orchids Terrestrial and Epiphyte.

Terrestrial orchids are similar to most other plants in that they have a root system that grows in the ground. There are, however, semi-terrestrial orchids that have root systems that grow both in the ground and above the ground. Cymbidium Orchids are terrestrial orchids and have more than 40 different species and thousands of hybrids, They were among the first species of orchids to be cultivated.

Epiphyte orchids refers to plants that have a root system that is above the ground, on rocks, tress and poles. Although easy to grow, they do require a little more care than terrestrial orchids. Phalaenopsis is an epiphyte type of orchid that is easy to grow and have long lasting flowers.They come in various colors including pink, yellow and even stripes and are often found on display at weddings.

There are thousands of different orchid species and many many more orchid hybrids. Each of these have their own unique characteristics, colors and fragrances. Some of the fragrances are lilac, coconut, citrus and even chocolate. The way to best care for orchids is to do a little research on the particular species of orchid that you wish to grow.

Orchids are mainly found in the tropical regions of the world where it can be warm and humid. A major part of providing the proper growing conditions for your orchids is to give the plant the correct amount of water. This can vary from species to species so it is important to do a little research on the particular species of orchid you wish to grow.It is also helpful to understand orchids in general and where they come from.

Over watering orchids can kill the root system and should be avoided. Orchids should be watered once every week to ten days. However do not the orchid media become dry, keep it moist. Occasionally it may be necessary to spray a light mist on the foliage to prevent disease and bugs. When the plant is in bloom do not spray mist onto any of the blossoms.

Under watering orchids can also cause root and root system damage. When the plant is not receiving enough water the leaves will turn a darker green. This may look appealing at first and the plant may live a long while in this condition, but it will not bloom.

These plants when taken care of properly will show many blossoms over their lifetime and bring you great satisfaction and joy. Water orchids on a regular pattern and they will produce wonderful blooms for you year in and year out.

Like so many other house plants, Orchids have their own set of needs and requirements to grow properly.Some of these needs include lighting,water and proper nutrition. The most important of these elements is the amount of and kind of light that the Orchid receives.This can vary from species to species.

Generally most orchids do best when placed in a window with an easterly facing. Because can grow in densely populated tropical regions, they get an equal amount of sunlight and shade. It is important to not over expose your orchid to the intense sunlight of the afternoon, so moving the plant away from direct sunlight during these times is best.

If the orchid is getting too much sunlight the leaves will turn yellow or spotted and will wilt or die and fall off. When the leaves have a reddish pigment to them then this is an indication that the orchid is protecting itself from sunlight. Essentially this is like it`s own built in sunscreen. This indicates that the plant is getting the optimal amount of light.

Orchid light requirements are easily followed, just remember not over expose your plant to too much light.

Orchids make a great addition to any occasion such as weddings, proms, parties or any other social event. Their many different colors and fragrances can become one the highlights of any special day in your life.

Some of the ways in which orchids can enhance any wedding day are to display them in the church or in the reception hall, on the car or carriage carrying the bridal party or displayed anywhere that your guest will appreciate them.

The brides bouquet is one of the more traditional uses for orchids at weddings, but there are a great many other ways to use these gorgeous flowers. Used in hairpieces, orchids can add that special touch to all of your bridesmaid`s . Used at the head table as a garland or an arch will bring the guests eyes toward the happy couple. On the invitations or on the champagne glasses are other great places to put orchids or orchid images. The centerpiece at each guest table made from orchids brings a nice touch to each table. These centerpieces can also be given away to the wedding guests as wedding favors along with orchid scented soaps or orchid shaped candies. The wedding cake is another place to prominently display orchids.

These are just some of the many many uses for orchids at any wedding. You can find more uses for wedding orchids at my web site Best Care For Orchids.