Orchid House. How to care for whimsical flower

Hooked growers are constantly in search of new plants for his collection. For example, richly flowering orchids of different varieties and colors are not only pleasing to the eye, but also talk about the fact that their owner knows all the intricacies of dealing with these colors.

The basic principles of care for household orchids

• Proper selection of the soil to the plant.

• Features of soil moisture and irrigation.

• A sufficient amount of sunlight and daylight duration.

• sufficient humidification of the air in the apartment where the orchid is growing.

• Proper and timely fertilizing the plants with chemical fertilizers.

• Protection against all sorts of parasites and disease-causing bacteria.

• The quality of the material from which made the pot for the plant.

• The size and shape of the container allocated orchid life.

Not to throw money away later with the purchase of orchids, you need to determine not only the amount of time that will pay Florist Plant Care. For this flower in summer is vital "walks" on the balcony. And the most important components - it is light, moisture and air temperature.

types of flowers

Each orchid has its own subspecies. Also, there are also hybrid specimens. In contrast to the "pure" colors, hybrids are less capricious and demanding of their environment. They are easy to carry change their habitat, not so capricious in care.

In fact, hybrid varieties of plants and eliminated in order to make life easier for non-professional gardeners. Hybrid orchids are often much more beautiful than their fellow species: they are brighter and more abundant bloom. flowering period they last much longer and is up to two times a year. That is why hybrid orchids are more expensive.

Basic rules for the growth and flowering

• Light.

The presence of a large amount of sunlight for orchids main conditions for good growth and abundant flowering. Photosynthesis of the plant lasts twelve hours. It is desirable if the apartment windows are south-facing. Light in this area there are many, even in a short autumn and winter days.

Important: despite the fact that orchids love the sunshine, to have pots with plants should be at a distance of one meter from the window. Direct sunlight may affect the detrimental tender leaves of a tropical plant. It is better, if the light is constant, but scattered and subdued.

Determine whether a plant light enough simple enough: it is necessary to pay attention to the leaves. If greens rich and dark, the amount of light is an urgent need to increase. To do this you need to plant or rearranged in another place, or to use additional light sources. For example, special fluorescent lamps. If on the contrary leaves turned yellow, and they were burned, the plant is an urgent need to clean up in a shaded place.

• Watering

The main rule of watering orchids - less water.

Dry soil it suffers, but does not tolerate drowned in water the roots. Pour water on top of the flower is not recommended. You need a few minutes to put a flower in a vase with water, give him a "drink", and then remove the container and allow the water to drain into a special tray. You also need to remember that this plant is not for every pot. Special pots of orchids are designed to not fill the roots and at the same time, does not dry the soil.

• The right choice of the pot and soil for orchids.

Any land not suitable for orchid flower. The flower shops sell special soil for orchids. It is composed of ingredients such as moss, bark, fern, coal.

The resulting mixture was placed in special pots. The pots have to be holes for the free flow of water.

Of course, not easy to comply with all the complicated rules of care for these amazing, beautiful, but very delicate plants. But if done correctly, some species of orchids will please their owners flowering twice a year.