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- Caring For Orchids
By: anna_marie | - Orchids can be challenging to grow. However, they are not that complicated and if you understand caring for orchids and their needs you can grow these exotic and beautiful plants.
One of the big mistakes the people make when caring for orchids is over watering their orchids. People assume that when their potting soil looks dry, they need to be watered. This is not true, as the potting bark may appear dry, the bark itself holds moisture. The rule of thumb is to water once a week or o ...
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- Repotting Orchids
By: anna_marie | - Orchids cannot sustain themselves in the same potting mix indefinately. When you buy a new plant it may have potting mix that has broken down. This will smother the roots. Once the new orchid has finished blooming, it is time to repot it.
Orchids should be repotted when they are in active growth mode, this occurs right after blooming. Orchids in active growth mode are sending out new shoots, leaves, and roots. The orchid should be repotted when the new roots are around about 2 inche ...
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- Fragrant Orchids
By: anna_marie | - Fragrant orchids are a pleasure to raise for their sweet perfume and exotic appearance. There are certain species of orchids that are more fragrant than others.
Orchids have evolved into particular shapes, colors and smells to attract pollinators, so they may reproduce. Some orchids attract only a few very specific pollinators, so they have fragrance when these pollinators are the most active, either by day or by night.
Orchid fragrance is an oily substance found in gl ...
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- A Guide To Orchids
By: Yevgen Clayton | - The orchid flower is a nice, if somewhat fragile plant. The orchid plant, with a little care, can make a decent addition to any house. Once you understand what the plant needs, orchids can become survivable plants that add beauty to any room in your house.
When you are selecting an orchid plant, it may appear like the choices are limitless, and for good reason. All orchid plants belong to the family known as Orchidaceae, which is one of the most common families in the world. Ther ...
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- Five Secrets About Caring For Vanda Orchids
By: D Swain | - Vanda orchids originate in eastern Asia and northern Australia. This genera in the orchid family requires expert care, so beginners shouldn't start out trying to grow one. This article will give you a few tips for growing these plants properly.
Light
Vandas thrive with plenty of sunlight. You should give them at least half a day of light. It's best that you put them in your brightest window. Make sure that you don't forget to relocate them as the seasons change. Thi ...
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- Phalaenopsis Orchids - How To Care For Moth Orchids
By: D Swain | - Phalaenopsis orchids have flowers shaped like a moth or butterfly. This is the reason they are commonly referred to as moth orchids. Sometimes, they can bloom for longer than three months. If you're looking to try your hand at raising one of these plants, you will be happy to know it's one of the easiest orchids to care for.
Light
These plants need bright, indirect sunlight. It's important that you don't expose the leaves to strong direct sunlight. The leaves should ...
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- Five Tips For Growing Miltonia Orchids
By: D Swain | - Miltonia orchids are also referred to as pansy orchids because their open flowers closely resemble pansies. They are very fragrant, but a little more difficult to grow than other species of orchids. This article will give you a few tips for growing miltonia orchids.
Temperature
Miltonia orchids require the temperature to be intermediate to warm. During the day, the ideal temperature is somewhere between 70 and 85 degrees. At night, the temperature should be 55 to 65 ...
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- How To Care For Jewel Orchids
By: D Swain | - Jewel orchids have very elegant leaves. Therefore, they are valued less for their flowers than for their foliage. If you want to grow one of these plants, there are a few things you should know beforehand. This article will give you a few tips on how to care for a jewel orchid.
Light
In the wild, these plants grow in places with low light. Therefore, it's best to provide low or medium light when growing one yourself. Avoid strong sunshine or bright light at all cost ...
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- How To Take Care Of Dendrobium Orchids
By: D Swain | - Dendrobium orchids are mostly found in tropical areas, but some have adapted to more cooler climates. Some species grow on trees, while a few can be found growing on rocks. Some of these plants shed their leaves in the fall or water, while others are evergreen. If you're interested in growing one, there are a few things you need to know. This article will give you a few tips on how to take care of dendrobium orchids.
Air
It's important to provide good air movement. ...
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- How To Care For Cymbidium Orchids
By: D Swain | - Cymbidiums have very large flowers. Each spike can produce up to 30 flowers each, with each one between four and six inches. Because of their large size, they're commonly used for cut flowers and corsages. If you want to grow a Cymbidium, you need to know a few things beforehand. Here are a few tips.
Temperature
In the wild, these orchids are found in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. You should provide a temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit durin ...
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- Six Tips For Growing Cattleya Orchids
By: D Swain | - Cattleya orchids are one of the most common species grown. They are often referred to as corsage orchids thanks to their big flowers. The flowers can measure up to eight inches and are also fragrant. If you want to grow one of your own, there are a few things you should know beforehand. This article will give you a few tips for growing cattleya orchids.
Humidity
Maintaining proper humidity levels is extremely important when caring for one of these plants. The relati ...
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- Four Quick Tips For Growing Young Orchids
By: D Swain | - Young orchids need better care than more mature plants. If this is your first time growing one, then there are a few things you should know beforehand. This article will give you a few tips to help you grow one properly.
Light
More mature plants are in the flowering stage. Therefore, they require a higher level of light intensity than their younger counterparts. Immature orchids normally have light green leaves. If you notice the leaves are dark green instead, you s ...
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- Five Quick Tips For Repotting Orchids
By: D Swain | - Repotting orchids should be done at least every two years. If you fail to do so, your plant may die or at least produce few flowers. You can easily tell when it's time to do so. If your growing medium has broken down or if new growths extend over the edge of the pot, it's time for you to repot the plant. Although it can seem difficult your first time around, it's not such a hard task. This article will give you a few tips to help you.
Timing
One of the first things ...
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- Tips For Growing Orchids Indoors
By: D Swain | - Many people prefer growing orchids indoors instead of outside. If you want to grow your plants inside your home, there are a few things you should know. This article will give you a few tips on growing orchids indoors.
Lighting
When growing orchids indoors, it is important to have proper lighting. If the plant does not get enough light, the foliage will turn dark green. The room should have plenty of bright light, but the plant should not be exposed to direct sun be ...
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- Orchid Growing Tips - Growing Orchids For Beginners
By: D Swain | - Growing orchids can be challenging if you don't know what you're doing. If you want to grow beautiful plants, there are a few orchid growing tips you should know. Some of the tips focus on proper watering, temperature, fertilizer, and light. This article will share a few orchid growing tips with you.
Watering
One of the first orchid growing tips focuses on watering. How frequently you water your orchids depends on the type, temperature, and the time of year. In gen ...
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- Four Quick Tips For Buying Orchids
By: D Swain | - It is especially important for beginning gardeners to know what to look for when buying orchids. You have to examine the plant closely to make sure it's in good health before you take it home. There are a few things you need to pay special attention to. This article will give you a few tips to make sure you pick the best plant.
Age
One of the first things you need to ask about is the age of the plant. Beginners should try to choose a plant that is relatively mature. ...
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- The Timeless Beauty Of Silk Orchids
By: Namon Kent | - You walk into your favorite room and imagine silk orchids sitting in a vase. These are not ordinary silk orchids. They are Cymbidium orchids, tall and skinny, calling your attention every time you walk into the room. Day after day you are captivated by their beauty. It's just like having spring every day of the year. It's just like a dream, these flowers have that affect.
Silk orchids come in many forms and sizes. They can be bought with stems to be placed in a vase. They c ...
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- Pots And Mixes Orchids Care The Right Way
By: james c | - Orchids are a delicate flower requiring the planter to pay attention to detail and provide a healthy environment for the orchid to live in. This is why Pots and Mixes - Orchids use, are such an important factor. Before we go over what t ...
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- Help To Look After Orchids
By: Dirk Wolbers | - Orchids have an undeserved reputation for being difficult to grow and care for in the home. This probably arises from the beginning of orchid growing when orchids imported from the tropics died so frequently in English greenhouses that England was referred to as a cemetery for orchids. While it is hard to grow orchids from seed it requires a specialized growing medium and 3-4 years worth of patience once grown, most orchids are as easy to cultivate as any other houseplant and e ...
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- Finding Meaning In Orchids
By: Nazima Golamaully | - Orchids are beautiful and delicate. They seem almost to be the anti flower with their geometric shapes the antithesis of the soft, rounded curves of more common flowers. It is this very unusual quality that makes them so exotic and desirable. Orchids have had a long history and have different meanings.
Whatever meaning you choose to take from these beautiful flowers there can be no gift more unusual, unexpected or beautiful than a carefully made up bouquet of these flowers. The o ...
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- Orchids Will Bloom Again
By: Victor Epand | - How long does it take for an orchid plant to rebloom? The answer is: it depends. I'm not trying to avoid your question, just being truthful. The truth of the matter of when an orchid will bloom again depends upon what kind of orchid it is. Most orchids will produce blooms once a year but there are some which are capable of producing blooms several time a year if the growing conditions are just right, if not quite right they should still bloom once a year. Since your orchid was in bloom last Chri ...
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- Tips And Instructions For Growing Phalaenopsis Orchids
By: Victor Epand | - Actually, there are a few kinds of flowers that have been developed from tissue culture methods, but in just small quantities. Phalaenopsis orchids were considered the brand new variety which have grown in the country. There is slighly low air movement in my old greenhouse, that's why I decided to move to the new one. I think air movement in my new greenhouse is OK and all my plants are seperated by individual wood-pots as they gradually grow bigger and bigger since transfering from the flask. ...
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- Bamboo Orchids Under The Spotlight - Five Growing Tips You Can Try!
By: Dean Caporella | - Bamboo has become such a popular plant in recent times; not only can you grow and enjoy it but it's use in other areas such as wood flooring and as blinds is rapidly gaining in popularity. Then there's the human version in the shape of musical band Bamboo Manalac which just like it's plant namaesake, is climbing in the popularity ratings!
The Bamboo Orchid
So what about bamboo orchids? It would probably surprise many garden enthusiasts that bamboo orchids even exist ...
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- Tips On Growing Orchids
By: Jake Kennedy | - The better way to grow orchids is also simple when you know how.
One of the best ways to get great orchid bulbs or just ready to use flowers is to get in touch with a grower in your community. They will likely have better prices and better information on these wonderful flowers than will your local home improvement store or even gardening center, but how do you find an orchid grower in your community? There are a couple of good ways to locate a local orchid grower.
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- The Basics Of Orchid Care
By: Lee Dobbins | - Orchids are exotic plants that have thrived on this planet for millions of years but many people are reluctant to grow them as they do not understand the basics of orchid care. While orchids can be challenging to grow, their care is really not that complicated and if you understand what they need to florish, you, too, can enjoy these beautiful and fragrant plants.
Watering
One of the big mistakes that people make is over watering their orchids. People assume that ...
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- About Orchid Care And Supplies
By: Daniel Roshard | - Orchids are special flowers, they do not cooperate with every gardener and home owner, some can have flowers on their orchids all year round, with rich and healthy orchids that are on display all the time, and some others have their orchids bloom for a short while and then slowly deteriorate. Some orchid flowers come from tropical climates, warm countries sand humid areas but they grow in any climate and in any condition.
The most important thing that the person should be familiar ...
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- Planting Orchids? Why Not Plant The Most Fragrant Types?
By: Lee Dobbins | - Orchids are well-known for the interesting beauty and unusual varieties but they are also loved for their wonderful fragrance. Whether used in corsages, bouquets or planted right in your garden, orchids have a wonderful scent that can sue the savage beast. There are many orchids that have marvelous smells but here is a list of some of the most fragrant orchids on the market today.
Aerangis
These are smaller sized orchids that are very fragrant in the evening hours.
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- Growing Orchids Like A Pro
By: Daniel Roshard | - Many think that orchids are tropical flowers, which only thrive in warm climate. Contrary to popular belief, orchids actually flourish in most climate types, depending on its variety and class.
There are actually almost 20,000 types of orchids, some of which grow in the artic. However, I am sure many will agree that the most colorful, exotic looking varieties of orchids are those that can be found in tropical countries.
There is no one guaranteed way to grow an orch ...
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- An Overview Of The Worlds Most Beautiful Flowers - Australian Orchids
By: Lee Dobbins | - There are over 30,000 species of orchids making it the largest family and the plant world. These fabulous flowering plants are known for their gorgeous flowers that come in all colors. Although they can grow in many places, orchids love tropical climates where they grow on trees trunks and branches.
In Australia, orchids grow in the southern region and can be found growing on tree trunks as well as in the ground. Australia boasts about 1200 orchid species many of which are n ...
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- Learn How You Can Grow Orchids At Home
By: Lee Dobbins | - Many people think that growing orchids is something that can only be done in big hothouses however, you can grow orchids at home if you pick the right type and provide it with the right environment.
Growing orchids can be a rewarding hobby and can produce beautiful plants that you can enjoy or give as gifts. If you have a green thumb and love exotic plants, then growing them yourself is something that might be worth the effort.
Orchids that work best for home growi ...
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- Orchid Supplies
By: Daniel Roshard | - Orchids are beautiful, ornamental flowers that are grown especially for their delightfully fragrant flowers. The two main types of orchids that are widely grown are called Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium Orchids.
Orchids need special fertilizers and growing mediums to reach their full growing potential. Orchid supply companies or greenhouses can usually supply these for you and offer helpful advice and tips on how to get the most out of your orchids. Another way to learn more about th ...
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- Choosing Orchid Wedding Flowers
By: Nicky Pilkington | - Today, more and more couples are using orchid wedding flowers to decorate for their wedding. Orchids, in nature, come in a variety of colors, shapes, and design, thus the reason for their popularity.
No matter what theme you may have for your wedding, orchids will give add a bit of color that will enhance the beauty of any wedding.
Orchid wedding flowers is seen quite often as decorations for the traditional white wedding cake. Many times, silk orchids are used to ...
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- Diversity Of Wedding Cakes
By: Nicky Pilkington | - Wedding cakes, today, are as diverse as there are people getting married. The traditional white wedding cake with white icing with the bride and groom adornment is not as popular as it once was. Today, you can find many unique and delectable wedding cakes with as much personality as the wedding itself.
Orchids are one of the most popular themes for weddings and of course wedding cakes. Choosing what type of cake you desire may not be quite as easy as you might think. You or your ...
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- Hawaiian Orchid Wedding
By: Nicky Pilkington | - A Hawaiian Orchid wedding is a beautiful, romantic, and even magical wedding that is fun to prepare. The orchid is a unique flower that, in nature, can be found in a variety of colors and shapes. Planning your wedding and using Hawaiian orchids as the main theme will give you many options for decorations, wedding cakes designs, attire, food, your announcements and other paper products.
Starting with the invitations, which should be sent 4 to 6 six weeks prior to your wedding date; ...
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- Decorating For Your Orchid Wedding
By: Nicky Pilkington | - You have decided that you wish to use orchids for all your decorating needs at your wedding, but how do you start? The answer is quite simple. First, you must decide where you Orchid wedding will be held.
If you plan to have your wedding in Hawaii, then you will be glad to know that you will find several unique and beautiful orchids that can be used for your wedding. Here you will be able to use a variety of colorful and magnificent Hawaiian orchids for your decorations.
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- Orchid Care Made Easy
By: Nate Harding | - There's a myth that orchids are only for the rich and famous because it required lots of time and money. Perhaps the misconception is also due to the ancient Greek royalties who worshiped orchids as gold.
But, today, most people know that orchids are very easy to care for. It does not take much time and money to keep them healthy. The secret in orchid care is actually in the preventive measures you need take.
One of the basic orchid growing tips is -- you have to lo ...
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- The Natural Mystique Of Orchids
By: David Sanders | - Steadily growing in popularity throughout the United States, Orchids are currently the second most popular potted flower according to recent sales, which increased by 12% last year alone. They are second only to poinsettias, which experienced a 2% decrease in sales last year.
In 2005, more than 18 million orchids were sold. According to the American Orchid Society, this increase further reflects the growth of the orchids popularity. Though a large part of the population previou ...
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- The Orchid-more Than Just An Exotic Flower
By: Liz Norman | - Next to the rose, orchids are the flowers most in demand in both the private and commercial marketplace. No plant family has as many different flowers as the orchid family. Orchids are known to grow in most every part of the world with the exception of Antarctica and the deserts.
Most African orchids are white, while Asian orchids are generally multicolored. Some orchids grow only one flower on each stem, while others can have more than a hundred blooms on a single spike.
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- Tips On Caring For Orchids
By: Lee Dobbins | - Orchids are fascinating flowers that are fun to nurture but do need some special care. These slow growing plants are best grown indoors and will need to be repotted every other year. In addition to repotting, you will need to provide the plant with enough light, water and fertilization as well as prune it properly to keep it in the best of health.
Repotting
Orchids should be repotted in a pot that is larger then the current, but not too much larger - go just one siz ...
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- Types Of Orchids
By: Lee Dobbins | - There are over 25,000 types of orchids and, in fact the Orchidaceae family is the most numerous in the plant world! These beautiful plants have been around for over 100 million years and plants can range from microscopic to reaching several feet in height. The flowers have a distinctive look with 3 inner petals surrounded by 3 outer petals and a cupped petal that is distinct from the others. Some orchids even resemble other creatures like bees, moths and lizards!
Although we th ...
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