Gardening is a favorite pastime for some people. They either greet their plants in the morning by watering them or they pay them a visit every evening once they got home from work. Just the sight of the flowers and plants refreshes their tired mood for the day. Some have a general outdoor garden while others like to specialize with exotic plants such as orchid plant care.
Caring for plants seems to be an easy job. Simple application of fertilizer and watering them is a common task. But on the contrary, gardening and caring for plants require specific procedure. You must first know what type of plant you are trying to grow so that you will be able to apply the do’s and don’ts.
Different plants require different care, especially the flower-bearing plants. Many lower enthusiasts love to row orchids so it is important for them to know the proper care procedure. Especially for those who are planning to get an orchid or those who haven’t been successful in making it bloom, the proper care is key here.
Phalaenopsis, cattleya, and cymbidium are the common orchids that we see either in a flower shop or in an exotic garden. Although they are all orchids, they need different types of care.
Orchid plant care includes watering of the orchids, applying fertilizer, exposing them to sunlight, and using the appropriate type of soil or growing material. Avoid watering the orchids often unless you want to drown them. Watering of orchids actually depends on what type of orchid you have or are planning to have, the temperature of its location and its growing condition. Of course, most plants, not just orchids get thirstier in hot weather. The normal watering of orchids should be done every 5-10 days.
The use of fertilizers can be a great help in having vibrant, healthy orchids. It is highly recommended to use the appropriate type of formulated fertilizer for your orchids. Make it a point to follow the directions given on how to apply these fertilizers. One wrong move and your money and effort will be wasted. The typical application of fertilizer is once a month.
If you find that your orchids still have an unhealthy or malnourished look, it is better to cut the entire flower stem to prepare them for a healthy bloom. One the other hand, if your orchids are robust and healthy, you just have to cut the flower stem below the flower to prepare the same spot for more flowering.
Just like any other flower, your orchids need sunlight. However, you do not want to expose them to directly sun as this can harm them. If the leaves of the plant are not bright green; this is an indication that you should adjust the sunlight exposure.
These are the common orchid plant care procedures that you should know. Don’t hesitate to ask your garden center for more special treatment you should give your orchids to make sure flowers will bloom and will continue to grow.
