Depends on the orchid. Most orchids you buy as houseplants are epiphytes and therefore due better in a pot in bark chips. On the other hand if you are planting a hardy terrestrial orchid (contrary to popular belief there are orchids that you can grow outside in almost any climate) most prefer moderately moist, semishade-shaded areas. Keep it watered and fertilized and hopefully you will be rewarded with a bloom.
How should i plant an orchid in backyard?
Please provide more information: zone you live in, type of orchid, humidity, amount of sun, etc.
Reply:Pick spot, dig hole, stick plant in, re-fill hole, water.
Reply:you need to live in an area warm and humid. no frost is allowed. orchid loves shade and moist. if you have that environment, then the rest is easy - dig a hole, plant it, water it, feed it, and wait for it to flower.
Reply:Plant it in a decaying treestump
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
What products are reccomended for orchid care & fertilizaton?
there are so many products I thought dyna gro was the way to go but when I search the net many more come up. what should I buy???
What products are reccomended for orchid care %26amp; fertilizaton?
I realize that you have used the internet and have become a little overwhelmed by the options and conflicting opinions. I feel your pain. I have come to rely on forums specifically related to particular interests. When I have a question relating to orchids, I post my question at:
http://www.orchidgeeks.com/
I wish I could give you a direct answer to your question, but my knowledge of orchid growing is limited to a half a dozen species we tried to grow in a small home greenhouse.
Good luck with your gardening.
What products are reccomended for orchid care %26amp; fertilizaton?
I realize that you have used the internet and have become a little overwhelmed by the options and conflicting opinions. I feel your pain. I have come to rely on forums specifically related to particular interests. When I have a question relating to orchids, I post my question at:
http://www.orchidgeeks.com/
I wish I could give you a direct answer to your question, but my knowledge of orchid growing is limited to a half a dozen species we tried to grow in a small home greenhouse.
Good luck with your gardening.
How do you get an orchid to bloom again.?
I have new leaves growing, but I can't get it to bloom again.
How do you get an orchid to bloom again.?
You didn't say what kind of orchid you have. The link is for general information, there is specific information for specific orchids on that site also.
Some orchids bloom once a year, some twice.
If enough time has gone by it probably needs more sun to bloom.
Teeth Implants
How do you get an orchid to bloom again.?
You didn't say what kind of orchid you have. The link is for general information, there is specific information for specific orchids on that site also.
Some orchids bloom once a year, some twice.
If enough time has gone by it probably needs more sun to bloom.
Teeth Implants
From where do i found these movies "shwashank redemption", "wild orchid", "the last king of scotland"?
i m in qatar rite-now for some project work...
From where do i found these movies "shwashank redemption", "wild orchid", "the last king of scotland"?
Sorry, I don't speak Engrish.
Reply:I love Shwashank Redemption, it was shwell!
Reply:try here http://www.watch-movies.net/
Reply:I buy all my DVD's from the site below.
From where do i found these movies "shwashank redemption", "wild orchid", "the last king of scotland"?
Sorry, I don't speak Engrish.
Reply:I love Shwashank Redemption, it was shwell!
Reply:try here http://www.watch-movies.net/
Reply:I buy all my DVD's from the site below.
What's the editing techniques of the music video "Blue Orchid" by the White Stripes?
Im just wondering as its such a good video and Im doin an analysis for this video. It'd be great if theres some professional video editor/editing expert who could answer this question.
What's the editing techniques of the music video "Blue Orchid" by the White Stripes?
I have no idea, but the song is amazing.
What's the editing techniques of the music video "Blue Orchid" by the White Stripes?
I have no idea, but the song is amazing.
How short do I trim the spike of my phalaenopisis orchid?
And how soon will it bloom again?
How short do I trim the spike of my phalaenopisis orchid?
these are for advanced orchid growers and not for beginners. usually grown as greenhouse since they need fairly high humidity and warmer growing conditions then most orchids. (min 60 to 65 deg @ night - 70 to 85 deg during the day. best in house location is bathroom or kitchen window with light coming thru a gauze or other sheer curtain. Plant burns easily in direct sun) to promote stronger new growth, professional growers prefer to cut out the entire stem after blossoms fade. good luck.
Reply:Count three notches from the bottom of the stem(s) and cut just above that notch. Maintain the plant as before, same light, watering and temperature. Depending on the plant, it should rebloom in a few months.
How short do I trim the spike of my phalaenopisis orchid?
these are for advanced orchid growers and not for beginners. usually grown as greenhouse since they need fairly high humidity and warmer growing conditions then most orchids. (min 60 to 65 deg @ night - 70 to 85 deg during the day. best in house location is bathroom or kitchen window with light coming thru a gauze or other sheer curtain. Plant burns easily in direct sun) to promote stronger new growth, professional growers prefer to cut out the entire stem after blossoms fade. good luck.
Reply:Count three notches from the bottom of the stem(s) and cut just above that notch. Maintain the plant as before, same light, watering and temperature. Depending on the plant, it should rebloom in a few months.
What is the difference between a terrestrial and an epiphytic orchid?
TERRESTRIAL ORCHID MEANS THOSE WHO GROW ON LAND AND EPIPHYTIC ORCHID MEANS THOSE WHO GROW ON STEM OF TREES.
What is the difference between a terrestrial and an epiphytic orchid?
A list of all the types of orchids that exist.
Encyclia cochleata (L.) Lemée var. cochleata
National flower of Belize. Rather common epiphytic orchid. and one of the few Belizean orchids that flowers nearly year round. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, SC, To.
Bletia purpurea (Lam.) DC.
Terrestrial orchid. Common in savanna habitats. Flowers irregularly and can be found flowering nearly at any time of the year. Distribution: OW, Be, Cy, To.
Bletia purpurea
Catesetum integerrimum
Catasetum integerrimum Hook.
Very common epiphytic orchid. Often growing in dead stumps. The root mass is pointing upwards and acts as a trap for organic material. Male and female flowers differ (here female flowers). The flowers attract large numbers of huge bees (Eulaema meriana:Apidae: Euglossini). These bees are rarely seen at any other flower. Distribution: OW, Be, Cy, SC, To.
Encyclia radiata (Lindl.) Dressler
This is a relatively uncommon species. Flowers intermittently. Distribution Cy, SC.
Encyclia radiata
Epidendrum ibaguense
Epidendrum ibaguense Humb., Bonpl. %26amp; Kunth
This terrestrial orchid that is so common in much of Central America is very rare in Belize. I know it only from the higher reaches of the Mountain Pine Ridge (Cy) and from Victoria peak (SC). In the latter place it is very common.
Isochilus carnosiflorus Lindl.
Clumping epiphytic species. Flowers small. Common. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, SC, To.
Isochilus carnosiflorus
Lycaste aromatica
Lycaste aromatica (Graham ex Hook.) Lindl.
Epiphytic species with Large pseudobulbs. Uncommon. Mostly found along rivers. Distribution: Cy, To.
Maxillaria hedwigae Hamer %26amp; Dodson.
Smaller epiphytic species. Rare. Distribution: Cy.
Maxillaria rufescens
Mormolica ringens
Mormolyca ringens (Lindl.) Schltr.
Epiphytic orchid. Forms large clumps. Common. distribution: Cy, SC, To.
Myrmecophila tibicinis (Bateman) Rolfe
Very large orchid with huge pseudobulbs (which are filled with ants). Locally called "cow horn orchid". Mostly found along the coast and in savanna habitats. Flowers in the dry season. Common. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Myrmecophila tibicinis
Oeceoclades maculata
Oeceoclades maculata (Lindl.) Lindl.
This terrestrial orchid with attractive maculated leaves is a recent immigrant from Africa. I found the first two plants on the Green Hills Butterfly Ranch property in 1994. Now, less than a decade later there are thousands. I have found it in OW, Cy and To, but probably more widespread by now.
Oncidium altissimum (Jacq.) Sw.
Epiphytic orchid from humid forests. Common. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Oncidium altissimum
Oncidium sphacelatum
Oncidium sphacelatum Lindl.
"Golden Shower". Common epiphytic orchid forming large clumps. The masses of golden yellow flowers in the dry season are very attractive. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Sobralia macrantha Lindl.
Large terrestrial orchid. People often dig these plants out but they don't transplant very well and the individual flowers last only one or two days. Best to be enjoyed in its natural habitat. Distribution: Very local; Be, Cy.
Sobralia macrantha
Trigonium egertonianum
Trigonidium egertonianum Bateman ex Lindl.
Dragons mouth orchid. Epiphytic species. Common. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Notylia barkeri Lindl.
This small orchid is common and often found in old citrus plantations. The many small flowers are arranged in a pendant, cylindrical raceme. The flowers are slightly fragrant. Flowers mostly early in the year. But can be found flowering anywhere from January through September. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, SC, To.
Notylia barkeri
Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla planifolia Jacks.
This orchid is the original source of "Vanilla". Now cultivated in the old world for this purpose. This is a very unusual epiphytic species that is actually a vine. The plant flowers during the dry season but the flowers are rarely seen because they are high up in the trees. Fairly common. Distribution: OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Reply:Terra = earth, Epiphite = parasitic - requires host plant.
Reply:terrestrial grows in soil..epiphytic doesn't need soil, usually grows in trees
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What is the difference between a terrestrial and an epiphytic orchid?
A list of all the types of orchids that exist.
Encyclia cochleata (L.) Lemée var. cochleata
National flower of Belize. Rather common epiphytic orchid. and one of the few Belizean orchids that flowers nearly year round. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, SC, To.
Bletia purpurea (Lam.) DC.
Terrestrial orchid. Common in savanna habitats. Flowers irregularly and can be found flowering nearly at any time of the year. Distribution: OW, Be, Cy, To.
Bletia purpurea
Catesetum integerrimum
Catasetum integerrimum Hook.
Very common epiphytic orchid. Often growing in dead stumps. The root mass is pointing upwards and acts as a trap for organic material. Male and female flowers differ (here female flowers). The flowers attract large numbers of huge bees (Eulaema meriana:Apidae: Euglossini). These bees are rarely seen at any other flower. Distribution: OW, Be, Cy, SC, To.
Encyclia radiata (Lindl.) Dressler
This is a relatively uncommon species. Flowers intermittently. Distribution Cy, SC.
Encyclia radiata
Epidendrum ibaguense
Epidendrum ibaguense Humb., Bonpl. %26amp; Kunth
This terrestrial orchid that is so common in much of Central America is very rare in Belize. I know it only from the higher reaches of the Mountain Pine Ridge (Cy) and from Victoria peak (SC). In the latter place it is very common.
Isochilus carnosiflorus Lindl.
Clumping epiphytic species. Flowers small. Common. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, SC, To.
Isochilus carnosiflorus
Lycaste aromatica
Lycaste aromatica (Graham ex Hook.) Lindl.
Epiphytic species with Large pseudobulbs. Uncommon. Mostly found along rivers. Distribution: Cy, To.
Maxillaria hedwigae Hamer %26amp; Dodson.
Smaller epiphytic species. Rare. Distribution: Cy.
Maxillaria rufescens
Mormolica ringens
Mormolyca ringens (Lindl.) Schltr.
Epiphytic orchid. Forms large clumps. Common. distribution: Cy, SC, To.
Myrmecophila tibicinis (Bateman) Rolfe
Very large orchid with huge pseudobulbs (which are filled with ants). Locally called "cow horn orchid". Mostly found along the coast and in savanna habitats. Flowers in the dry season. Common. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Myrmecophila tibicinis
Oeceoclades maculata
Oeceoclades maculata (Lindl.) Lindl.
This terrestrial orchid with attractive maculated leaves is a recent immigrant from Africa. I found the first two plants on the Green Hills Butterfly Ranch property in 1994. Now, less than a decade later there are thousands. I have found it in OW, Cy and To, but probably more widespread by now.
Oncidium altissimum (Jacq.) Sw.
Epiphytic orchid from humid forests. Common. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Oncidium altissimum
Oncidium sphacelatum
Oncidium sphacelatum Lindl.
"Golden Shower". Common epiphytic orchid forming large clumps. The masses of golden yellow flowers in the dry season are very attractive. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Sobralia macrantha Lindl.
Large terrestrial orchid. People often dig these plants out but they don't transplant very well and the individual flowers last only one or two days. Best to be enjoyed in its natural habitat. Distribution: Very local; Be, Cy.
Sobralia macrantha
Trigonium egertonianum
Trigonidium egertonianum Bateman ex Lindl.
Dragons mouth orchid. Epiphytic species. Common. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Notylia barkeri Lindl.
This small orchid is common and often found in old citrus plantations. The many small flowers are arranged in a pendant, cylindrical raceme. The flowers are slightly fragrant. Flowers mostly early in the year. But can be found flowering anywhere from January through September. Distribution: Co, OW, Be, Cy, SC, To.
Notylia barkeri
Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla planifolia Jacks.
This orchid is the original source of "Vanilla". Now cultivated in the old world for this purpose. This is a very unusual epiphytic species that is actually a vine. The plant flowers during the dry season but the flowers are rarely seen because they are high up in the trees. Fairly common. Distribution: OW, Be, Cy, Sc, To.
Reply:Terra = earth, Epiphite = parasitic - requires host plant.
Reply:terrestrial grows in soil..epiphytic doesn't need soil, usually grows in trees
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