Orchids - the largest diversity flowers
Actually, orchid plant has widely distribution with the largest diversity. Almost orchid grows on the tropical and sub tropical climate.
Kind of orchids plant
Kind of orchids plant are based on the habitat and place of growth
A. Epiphyte orchid is an orchid which becomes parasite at the other stalks or plants but not damaging or impairing "main mother plant". A part used by orchid to stick is common root, whereas to look for food is air root.
Epiphyte orchid needs protection from the sunshine. In original habitat, almost orchid is a parasite at the big tree and shady condition. For examples: Dendrobium, Cattleya, Ondocidium, and Phalaenopsis.
B. Semi epiphyte orchid is parasite located on the other plants or trees, but not damaging or impairing it mother plant. Besides to stick on the growth medium, root also has a function as the air root used to grow and look for food. For examples : Epidendrum, Leila, and Brassavola.
C. Soil orchid (Terrestris orchid) is orchid that lives on the soil surface. It needs sunshine fully or directly. For examples: Vanda, Renanthera, Arachnids, and Aranthera.
D. Saprophyte orchid is an orchid growth on the medium which has compost substance. In a growth process, saprophyte orchid only needs little sunshine. For example: Goodyera sp.
E. Lithophytes orchid is orchid growth on the rocks. It's usually growth under the sunshine fully. For example: Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis.
What are your favorite orchids? vote and get here:
Mini Cattleya Silk Orchid Plant - Artificial Flower Arrangement
Unique describes this silk flower arrangement. Orc more...0 points
Mini Tranquility Platter - Phalaenopsis Orchid
Tranquil and enchanting, no other orchid offers mo more...0 points
Three 35" Phalaenopsis Orchid Artificial Silk Flower Bendable Sprays
These beautiful Plants can be used anywhere around more...0 points
Silk Orchid Artificial Flower Arrangement - Single Phalaenopsis Liquid Illusion
Check out this stunning phalaenopsis orchid! Burst more...0 points
Silk Orchid Artificial Flower Arrangement - Single Phalaenopsis Liquid Illusion-Cream
Check out this stunning phalaenopsis orchid! Burst more...0 points
The growth factors of orchids
A. Climate
- Arachnids Maggie Oei, Vanda pensile, and Vanda quarter needs 100% sunshine,
- Dendrobium and Aranda Hybrid need 50-65% sunshine,
- Oncidium Hybrid needs 60-75% sunshine,
- Phalaenopsis Hybrid needs 10-15% sunshine, and
- Cattleya Hybrid needs 20-30% sunshine.
Temperature suitable to the orchid growth is among 15°C to 28°C. Based on the temperature suitable to the orchid growth, it can be shared into 3 types, such as:
- Cold type needs18-21°C temperature, for example : Cymbidium sp and Miltona sp.
- Medium type needs18-24°C temperature, for example : Dendrobium and Oncidium sp.
- Warm type needs 21-29°C temperature, for example : Vanda sp, Arachnids sp, and Renanthera sp.
Relative Humidity (RH) needed by orchid is about 60-85 %. RH has a function to prevent "the extreme" evaporation. It's better keeping it humidity to be not extremely higher in the night because it can make young bud becomes rotten.
Because it, now you can try to make a growth medium to be not quiet wet. When orchid has low humidity, it can be sprayed by fog sprayer around the orchid.
B. Orchid growth medium
Growth medium to epiphyte and semi epiphyte orchid which consists of: fern fiber that had been processed, bark that had been removed for it sap, coconut husk that had been immersed into the water for two weeks, palm fiber, pieces of sugar tree bark, wood charcoal, broken brick or roof tile. All substance must be splits and placed around the plant and root of orchid. Semi Epiphyte orchid, which it root is sticking at the medium, needs supplement, such as: compost, or manure fertilizer.
Terrestrial orchid growth medium. Actually, orchid plant grows at the soil, so it needs to be added compost, husk, manure fertilizer, fern fiber etc.
Growth medium to semi terrestrial orchid. This medium needs any big broken roof tiles, bark, fern fiber etc as a substance.
C. Altitude of place
Warm orchid requires 21-30°C temperature with 0-650 meters above sea level altitude. For examples: Dendrobium phalaenopsis, Onchidium Papillo, and Phaphilopedillum Bellatum.
Medium orchid requires 15-21°C temperature with 150-1500 meters above sea level altitude.
Cold orchid requires 9-21°C temperature with 1500 meters above sea level altitude. For example: Cymbidium.
Get your reference of orchids care or cultivation, these book and DVD are recommended:
Orchids: A Practical Guide to Care and Cultivation
Amazon Price: $22.76 (as of 12/24/2009) 
List Price: $29.95
Usually ships in 24 hours
Orchid Secrets Made Simple
Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
List Price: $15.95
Usually ships in 24 hours
Take a minute and drink your coffee please
Let see the beautiful and luxorious of orchids
Feliz Natal!!!!
Feliz Natal!!!!
Korea
Happiness does not d...
DSC_0274
Two sister orchids
Winter White Orchids
Orchids
another view
Orangy Orchids
The best digital download
The Most Practical and Modern Guide You Will Find For Orchid CareWhether you are just a beginner or have been growing orchids for years you will now discover everything you need to know!
Please click here for more information
How to care for orchids?
A. Spacing, stitching and mowing
Mowing is done when orchid is still existed inside the bottle. Orchid is separated into a pot that has been previously prepared as proper as the orchid kind.
B. Fertilization
Seedling fertilization uses N, P, K with a composition of 6:3:1, whereas a synthetic fertilizer consists of Urea:ES:ZK with a composition of (0.6:0.3 :0.1) gram/1 liter of fresh water.
Mid-size flower fertilization uses N, P, K with a composition 3:3:3 and doesn't need fertilizer addition. It can be composed from Urea : DS:K2SO4 with a composition (0.3:0.3:0.3) gram/1 liter of fresh water.
The "flower-size" orchid fertilization can be done as much as an example : blossom orchid can be fertilized by a composition as N:P:K = 1:6:1.
C. Watering and showering
Tap water is better to watering process. It has high pH level, so it needs to be decreased by the acid substance adding, such as: HCl. The suitable water pH level for orchid plant is about 5.6 to 6.
Well water is also good to watering process because contenting of many minerals, but you must be careful to use the water derived from a well available in the high calcium concentration area.
Rain water can be deposited from a tank or drum. It's better to watering process.
River water is not known surely. It contents of fungi and bacteria which can disturb orchid plant, so it must be checked before used.
Pesticide spray is routinely and regularly done, at least, once time for every three months. Do it in the morning and the early of evening.
For more information, let see a video tutorial below:
- Orchid Care Expert - A Practical Guide
- The Most Practical Guide To Orchid Care To Be Found On The Internet.
- Forceful Orchid Fertilizers: Homemade Recipes.
- Know How To Feed Your Orchids To Quickly Get Astonishing Results.
Here's my favorite link:
Lensmaster alghaz01 has been a member since April 22 2009, has rated 120 lenses, favorited 98, and has created 105 lenses from scratch. MT Ghozali, M.Sc apothecary donates their royalties to Squidoo Charity Fund. This member's top-ranked page is "How to train house rabbit". See all my lenses
Thanks for your participation. Are you orchid lovers? Want to share another tips? Please write here
-
Reply
- KatherineKouture KatherineKouture Nov 12, 2009 @ 10:55 pm
- I love orchids, they are so beautiful!
-
Reply
- AppalachianCountry AppalachianCountry Aug 29, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
- Great lens. These flowers are so beautiful. Thank-you for the info and fantastic tips on them. 5 stars*****
by alghaz01
thanks
- best... (more)
Explore related pages
orchids species- Orchids belong to the family orchidacea. There are over 880 genera, 28,000 speci...
Growing Orchids for Beginners- In this lens, I would like to provide a plethora of useful information about orc...
Get To Know Your Orchid Species
- Many people believe that orchids can only be grown in greenhouses, but that's no...
Orchid Plant Care- Orchid care is one of the most important factors in getting beautiful and bloomi...
Orchid Care the Easy Way!- Have you shied away from growing orchids? Have you been told it is difficult to...
How To Care For Orchid Diseases- Controlling and preventing disease on your orchid plants is very crucial to havi...
