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Temperatures between 10° to 27° C tend to be perfect for orchids, however on occasions the brief periods of temperatures above 138 C can drop even into the 0 C, and it will not harm most orchids as long as no frost forms on the leaves. Cold injury includes damage from temperatures above and below freezing. […]

I am beginning orchid grower and have only recently purchased my first orchid from the local farm and garden supply. Having heard that orchids can grow in trees, I hang the plant in a tree in the backyard. It is strange to look at, with its leathery leaves and thickened stems, but from an unfamiliar sheath at

So where should I be cutting the spike? All of the more commonly available orchids, only Phalaenopsis (the moth orchid) will re-bloom from its old spike. Phalaenopsis will usually re-bloom given a little extra care. When the last flower fades, you can leave the spike (stalk) on and it will still continue flowering but the stalk gets

Orchids need to be fed regularly. Growers advise using a “balanced” fertilizer such as 20-20-20 that includes all “necessary trace elements.” Regardless of the fertilizer formulation you choose to use, it should have little or no urea. If you are not sure of what fertilizer to use, you can usually use any fertilizer you would for your other container

If you have bought or were lucky to receive an orchid as a holiday gift, you are about to enter the world of growing these great plants! Water How often you water will depend upon the type of orchid and the potting medium. In this issue, we are specifically addressing Moth Orchids, or Phalaenopsis; the most popular orchid

Arranging orchid culture and its jobs by season is a convenient way to ensure that your orchids receive the proper care at the right time. Becoming able to understand your plants’ growth cycles creates a connection with the natural world and makes you a better grower. Because the flowering and the growth of the plant they are able to realize the

Monthly Checklist for January and February Cattleya Watering and fertilizing will be at a minimum, as will potting. Be on the lookout for aging sheaths on your winter-into-spring bloomers. Careful taking away of the dying sheaths will still allow buds to develop without the danger of condensation-induced rot. Low light will lead to weak spikes, so, and

Dendrobium is a diverse genus of orchids with different cultural needs. This culture data is for the dendrobiums type of phalenopsis pictured above. They are evergreen with thin, tall stalks (pseudobulbs). WaterWater your orchids in the morning so that the leaves are dry before night. How often to water depends on the potting media used, the pot type (plastic or

Checklist for March and April Cattleya Though March is, in many parts of the country, still a cold and very windy month, the becoming longer days and warmer temperatures caused by increased light are harbingers of the coming change of season that you have been waiting a long time for. Some of the best standard cattleyas of

Checklist for May and June Cattleya The last of the spring-flowering types — those that flower from a mature hard pseudobulb — will be ending, while the first summer-blooming types will be showing buds on their rapidly growing, soft pseudobulbs. Both may need potting, when signaled by deteriorating mix, this month. The spring bloomers present no problems, as