Tuesday, February 14, 2012

How do i keep my orchid from dyeing?

Orchids are fairly simple plants to care for. Some orchids love full sun, others prefer shade. Check out what type you have and see whether they are getting the appropriate lighting conditions. Check also that you are giving them the correct dose of fertilizer and that you are watering them enough. Over watering leads to root rot and this is generally the main killer of orchids. Spray the roots in the morning to allow the roots to dry off before nightfall (when temperatures get cooler). Good luck.

How do i keep my orchid from dyeing?
do you know what kind of orchid it is? in general orchids like bright indirect sun. some direct morning sun is good. mid day sun will burn their leaves. most orchids prefer to be watered every two or three days to keep their roots moist in well drained orchid mix. the tree bark will break down so repot it every couple of years. a pot that looks a little small for the plant is best. it ensures the plant is not sitting in too much water . some prefer to be dryer in the winter, most take in water through their leaves too -- so a good soaking when you water is a good idea. use orchid fertilizer. most don't process urea into nitrogen very well so most fertilizers won't work well on them.



there are 10,000 different orchids with different preferences -- these are just very generic guidelines.
Reply:they say that once the orchid starts to bloom, to clip some of its buds so that the nutrients can go to fewer flowers allowing them to bloom better.


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