How to Take Care of Indoor Orchid Plants?
Orchids are beautiful, tropical flora grown in several parts of the world as indoor plants.
It is very important to take care of each and every phase of growth right from the time buds ease out and grow into an attractive, full bloom.
They need a lot of care and maintenance for good survival.
There are few things to watch out when the plant is part of the inner space of your home.
How much water's required? Orchids should receive water in adequate proportion.
It shouldn't be over-drained lest the roots might turn brown.
The roots should be white with green ends.
These plants don't need to be too moist.
Thus, it is important to know the kind of air and environment where they are grown before you decide the watering schedule.
The underneath plate should be removed for liquid to move out easily.
Direct or controlled sun light The plant needs a lot of sunlight to grow and bloom.
However, make sure to keep it away from direct rays of the sun else it burns out.
Orchids start showing blooming signs when a purple shade emerges from the foliage.
The leaves gets a light green touch.
If they are dark green in color, direct sun rays are essential for their growth and flowering.
Temperature and Humidity Apart from water and light, orchids should be reared using the ideal temperature conditions.
At night, they should be allowed a maximum of 70 degrees F for blooming.
The day temperature should be fairly around 80 degrees F for indoor plants.
The temperature level is considered a main factor to decide the amount of water to be sprayed.
The plant should also receive enough air to grow.
To set humidity at an ideal level of 60, make sure you moisten the orchid two-three times a day.
How to pot and re-pot again? The potting contents should have enough moisture to help roots bear the brunt of heat.
You can use materials like coconut chips, moss and tree ferns on the gravel and charcoal to do potting.
Make sure you select small pots for keeping plants as they are effective in high moisture retention.
Make sure to fertilize the plant every fortnight with a mixture of phosphorous and potassium.
Take care to clean the roots off the salt accumulated due to liquids.
It becomes necessary to re-pot the plant to remove the damaged roots.
While re-potting, make sure you use the correct potting medium, water and gravel.
The orchids are soft and should be re-potted very carefully to save the roots from any damage.
Orchids are considered one of the best flora creations in this world.
If preserved carefully, they bring liveliness in the room.
The exceptional cut and sharpness of foliage is enough to do wonders to the living room.
Just take care nothing is excessively used while growing plants.
It is very important to take care of each and every phase of growth right from the time buds ease out and grow into an attractive, full bloom.
They need a lot of care and maintenance for good survival.
There are few things to watch out when the plant is part of the inner space of your home.
How much water's required? Orchids should receive water in adequate proportion.
It shouldn't be over-drained lest the roots might turn brown.
The roots should be white with green ends.
These plants don't need to be too moist.
Thus, it is important to know the kind of air and environment where they are grown before you decide the watering schedule.
The underneath plate should be removed for liquid to move out easily.
Direct or controlled sun light The plant needs a lot of sunlight to grow and bloom.
However, make sure to keep it away from direct rays of the sun else it burns out.
Orchids start showing blooming signs when a purple shade emerges from the foliage.
The leaves gets a light green touch.
If they are dark green in color, direct sun rays are essential for their growth and flowering.
Temperature and Humidity Apart from water and light, orchids should be reared using the ideal temperature conditions.
At night, they should be allowed a maximum of 70 degrees F for blooming.
The day temperature should be fairly around 80 degrees F for indoor plants.
The temperature level is considered a main factor to decide the amount of water to be sprayed.
The plant should also receive enough air to grow.
To set humidity at an ideal level of 60, make sure you moisten the orchid two-three times a day.
How to pot and re-pot again? The potting contents should have enough moisture to help roots bear the brunt of heat.
You can use materials like coconut chips, moss and tree ferns on the gravel and charcoal to do potting.
Make sure you select small pots for keeping plants as they are effective in high moisture retention.
Make sure to fertilize the plant every fortnight with a mixture of phosphorous and potassium.
Take care to clean the roots off the salt accumulated due to liquids.
It becomes necessary to re-pot the plant to remove the damaged roots.
While re-potting, make sure you use the correct potting medium, water and gravel.
The orchids are soft and should be re-potted very carefully to save the roots from any damage.
Orchids are considered one of the best flora creations in this world.
If preserved carefully, they bring liveliness in the room.
The exceptional cut and sharpness of foliage is enough to do wonders to the living room.
Just take care nothing is excessively used while growing plants.
