Taylor's Guide to Orchids: More Than 300 Orchids, Photographed and Described, for Beginning to Expert Gardeners (Taylor's Guides) (Vinyl Bound)
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The orchids in the Phalaenopsis family are breathtakingly beautiful and will garner lots of ooh and aahs from all your friends. And fortunately they are one of the easiest orchids to grow at home.

Here are some simple tips:

• A plant in a 6 inch pot should be watered once a week. The rule of thumb is that for every inch the pot is in diameter, you should water that many days apart. In winter you might find that you can water a little less frequently. Water thoroughly and let drain in the sink so that they don't sit in water. You won't need to mist them.
• When they are blooming keep them in a room that is 60 degrees or warmer.
• It is not necessary to feed Phalaenopsis Orchids heavily. Use a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 once a month.
• Use a stake to hold them up.
• Plant Phalaenopsis Orchids in clay pots in a light potting medium such as bark, perlite, or moss.

When it is time to repot:

• Remove the orchid from the old pot
• Inspect for any dead, dry, or diseased roots and remove them if found.
• Put some Styrofoam peanuts in the bottom of the new pot, insert the Phalaenopsis in the center and tuck either peanuts or moss around it to secure it.
• Restake the flowers.

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Time lapse movie of blooming three orchid species, Phalaenopsis amabilis, Dendrobium nobile, Paphiopedilum liemianum

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A Ecudorian orchid species

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I have purchased many orchids plants and killed them. After more than 3 dozens or so (I lost count) in 5 years, I finally was able to get 2 of my orchids still alive, it's been more than 6 months. One is oncidium, the other is dendrobium. I've been placing them in the bathroom window above the shower after the blooms fell. The oncidium has spiked again (yipee). The dendrobium looks okay, but I cut off the flower stems after the blooms fell months ago. Is this okay? I'm also purchasing several other orchids (1 vanda, 1 phal, 1 cymbidium and 1 cattleya). Can any of them be planted outside? Also, any tips on how to cut off the stems after blooms for each species are appreciated. For fertilizing, I read that I should fertilize every 10 days to 2 weeks. How long do I have to do this and when? Is it all year long? Is the fertilizing method the same for all orchid species? When's blooming season for each species? What type of orchid media should I use? Thank you much for the tips.

Each type has its own special needs, but there are a number of general rules for orchids. Usually potted orchids are placed on a pebble tray. Place this tray on a windowsill which is close to a heater. Protect the plant from strong direct sunlight. Houseplant orchids cannot tolerate hot, stuffy conditions so good ventilation is required even in winter. The plant can be taken outdoors on warm, sunny days. Indoors avoid cold draughts. Feed during the summer months.Orchids like to be pot-bound, but after a few years repotting is necessary. Use a special orchid soil mix. Keep the soil moist, reduce watering in winter. With cattleya, miltonia and ocidium let surface dry between waterings. Use warm, soft water- rainwater.Several orchids have a resting phase, usually in the fall. Some plants respond to feeding during the growing season. Consult a nurseryman regarding fertilizing, since each variety has its own need. Plants can be killed by over-feeding.Generally orchids like a day temperature of about 70 deg. F in the summer, 60 deg. F ind winter and a drop at night of 10 deg. F. Cool nights are important.Orchids need 10 - 15 hours of light each day - in winter use artificial light.Vandas need plenty of light all year, but especially from November to February.Phalaenopsis require warmer growing conditions than most orchids. Bathroom and kitchen window good location. Soil mixture as for cattleyas. When cutting flowers, leave part of main stem so another set of flowers can develop from dormant buds. This variety is not easy to grow.

can anyone tell me what is the best media to use for growing grammatophyllum speciosum in a pot... I am thinking of growing it in a big pot.... maybe about 1m diameter and 0.6m depth...

Also what is the best way to keep the plant happy... light, fertilization, watering etc.??

Anyway to induce flowering for this plant.. and normally how big must it grow until before it flower ??

Some of the more compact species can be raised in tubs in a warm humid greenhouse... repeat: warm, humid whereas the largest are best cultivated outdoors in tropical gardens. Bright light maintains a robust plant character. Copious water and fertilization are required during growth. Flowering is in spring but can also happen in autumn after a particularly warm sunny growing period. Since they typically grow in the crown of tall palm trees, the growing medium should have excellent drainage such as orchid bark. Don't choose anything that holds water too long.

which species of Cattleya orchids grows in India.

cattleya species origin is south America. In India all species were grown. Indian climate is suitable for cattleya and other species like Vanda ,Oncidium, Dendropium, and ladies slipper

Terrestrial orchid research by Boris Branwhite in the Wyong Shire on the NSW Central Coast of Australia ~ music by Pink Floyd

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My boyfriend sent me a potted orchid via interflora for my birthday. Its supposed to flower for 2-3 months and then re-flower after 6-9 months. I want to ensure that it re-flowers and keep it healthy, and I would be quite upset if it didn't florish because of the sentimental value, but i've heard they're hard to keep and i'm not too good with plants anyway.
Can anyone give me any orchid care advice/good sources with this kind of advice and/or sources which will help me identify the species (because this didn't come with the plant's information and I think it would help me give it more specialised care). I've already bought it orchid feed from the garden centre which I plan to use monthly, and I water it minimally once a week. Thanks!
I've found out that the orchid type is Phalaenopsis. If anyone has any particular information on this that would help a beginner that would be great!

You need to find out what kind of orchid you have in order to know how to take care of it. Different orchids have very different needs. You can find out what kind of orchid you have at the website below, along with some general information on how to care for it. Once you know what kind of orchid you have, you can look for more specific details on it.