Does anyone know how I can grow orchids?

Answer 1

Every orchid species has specific needs. Phaleanopsis orchids are relatively easy to grow and would be a good orchid to start with.

This site has good info on growing them: http://orchids-1.blogspot.com/2006/04/orchids-caring-for-phaleanopsis.html

Answer 2

I have a few orchids and I'm not an expert by any means but I know that they like lots of light and can even survive in the sun. Buy some orchid food and do what it tells you. Keep them damp but never soggy. They should never sit in water. When it really gets warm spray them all over with water....keep misting at least once a day during the summer. Mine always bloom in the spring..big long sprays with 12 to 15 flowers. Then some years they don't bloom at all....Good Luck - they are really fun to try.

Answer 3

There are so many different kind of orchids that the question can't be answered in generalities.

Search the internet on "orchid culture" and find out which orchids would be suited for where you live and where you would grow them.

Answer 4

Orchids are expensive so it's a bummer to buy one and have it die. Start with phaleonopsis orchids, also called moth orchids, as these are the best adapted to life under ordinary household conditions. They come in an endless variety of sizes, foliage shades and bloom colorations. When you buy one, it usually comes with some basic instructions. They are epiphytes and their roots seek exposure to the air - unlike most other plants which are damaged by air contact with roots. The exposed roots like to be misted with a sprayer now and then. They prefer bright but filtered light and a temperature drop at night will stimulate blooming. Orchids can be grown in bark or moss medium. I prefer bark as orchids grown in moss seem more prone to root rot. They are usually in moss when you buy them, but you can transplant into bark medium. Don't transplant them while they are budding or blooming. Good luck!

Answer 5

Orchids can be a tricky plant if you are just beginning. I would say that there are certain beginner species that you might try that aren't so sensitive. Google Orchids.

Answer 6

Have the agricultural land. Buy saplings of the kind you want to make your orchard for. Make pits for saplings at a distance about 10 feet if the bushes are not likely to be taller like trees. If the crowns of the trees you are going to sow are likely to be spreading much more, you will need to make pits at distance about 20 feet. Sow the saplings. Mix up fertilizer with the earth with which you are going to fill the pits. Sprinkle water on the saplings. But keep care that neither there should be extra water remaining unabsorbed in the earth, not the pit should get dry. You will have to take a tender care of the plants like small children till they grow up to the height of atleast 7-8 ft.

Answer 7

orchids are not for your everyday gardener,, they require exact temperature, humidity etc that is why they always die when someone brings one home from the store,,,

Answer 8

over watering will kill orchid,twice a week should be ideal

Answer 9

the internet and home and garden .com

Answer 10

yea you need to plant them heheheh!