muaythai888 on tue 15 jan 08

Orchid is a wonderful and mysterious plant for me. Its flower is more
beautiful and charming than other flower. However, you must take care of
it very carefully such as temperature, watering, fertilizer, humidity,
light. Otherwise your orchid will not grow up or die finally.

So I summarize some advises to take of the orchid as for your guide.

WATERING YOUR ORCHID

Always water early in the day so that your orchids dry out by nighttime.
The proper frequency of watering will depend on the climatic conditions
where you live. In general, water once a week during the winter and
twice a week when the weather turns warm and dry. The size of your
orchid container also helps determine how often you need to water,
regardless of climate conditions. Typically, a 6-inch pot needs water
every 7 days and a 4-inch pot needs water every 5 to 6 days.

The type of potting medium being used can also affect your plant's water
requirements. Bark has a tendency to dry out more rapidly than sphagnum
moss, for instance. It is important to remember, however, that even when
the surface of your pot is dry, the root area may remain moist. Poke
your finger or a regular wooden pencil an inch into the pot; if it feels
moist to the touch or if the pencil looks moist, do not add additional
water. The potting medium should always be damp, but not soggy.

The quality of water used, whether for spraying or watering, is of great
importance. Since tap water has often been chemically treated, generally
with chlorine, it should be used with caution. The best water for
orchids is undoubtedly rainwater. Rainwater, as it passes through the
air, dissolves and absorbs many substances such as dust, pollen and
other organic matter.

THINGS TO CONSIDER: The temperature of the water is also important. If
the water temperature and the surrounding air temperature are equal, no
harm will result, and slight differences either way can be tolerated by
healthy plants. Fatal or long-term damage, not easily discernible at
first, can result from using water that is too cold.

Please click the link to read article about Light, Humidity, Feeding and
Tempature : Link


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Beverly on tue 15 jan 08

Wow I am printing this off for when I get some orchids...Thanks
Beverly

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Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:14 AM
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