Effective Tips on caring for orchids for beginners

Did you know that orchids are already tens of millions of years? Yes, all is well: an ancient family of plants, the birth of which was still in the Cretaceous period.

But back to the present - in our article. Today, in the world of orchid species are quite a few. But how to choose the flower that well, certainly take root in the apartment?

The basic rules and guidelines for the selection of orchids for beginners

It should immediately draw your attention to the fact that the orchid Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Miltonia, Pafiopedilum and Vaylstekeara - those species of the orchid family (Yatryshnikovyh) that do not require life-compliance with what some incredible conditions, but wonderful bloom.

Moreover, the so-called mandatory rest period in their case is reduced to a minimum, so the flowering occurs most of the calendar year.

First and foremost when buying flowers inspect its roots in the store. This will give you an opportunity to learn about the status of orchids. If they are thick, not dried up and devoid of any hint of rot, then most likely, the plant is completely healthy.

Also note for an additional edge rhizomes: Ideally, it should be green (and himself back - with a greenish tint).

If the roots of plants and entire without rot, but it is white, then it is said that a flower needs watering.

How is the proper care for orchids

Proceed directly to growing orchids at home.

It is important to as quickly as possible to get a transparent plastic utensils (if not available initially). The fact that so completely ruled out, so to speak, masking the problem at hand (bark). Ideally, the roots of the flower should be withdrawn upward even in opaque containers.

Also, please note that the cultivation of plants in the ground - this is not about Orchids. Yatryshnikovye feel good in a special substrate.

Such substrates may consist of:

- bark (most are pieces of coniferous trees);

- sphagnum bog moss (sphagnum moss);

- chips (coconut);

- sand (large);

- foam (pieces of foamed plastics);

- stones (small).

The stores sell ready-mix, so it's better to buy it than a "cocktail" itself. So how to change the substrate (assuming that a healthy plant) need about two or three years, I think we can afford it.

Each new transplant flower made bigger pot. But this does not mean that it should be to fill the substrate, not at all.

Can be transplanted orchids in pots or wicker basket. Pot is also necessary to choose such, which will have a plurality of openings like on the bottom and on the walls.

Also, please ensure constant access to fresh air to the orchids and the optimal humidity (at the level of 50-70%) in the house.