Orchids

Orchids are popular gift on any occasion, but concern for this beautiful plant is different from other plants. Therefore, in this post we will explain some basics about Orchids`s concern.

First thing we have to know is that Orchids do not grow in ordinary soil for house plants but they grow in substrate.



We transplant them for the first time, two or three year after purchase (after the flowering time). If we find out that the substrate started to disintegrating we have to transplant the Orchid sooner. We cut off all the old and wither roots. We have to transplant Orchids in a special Substrate for Orchids. Later, we transplant them every two to three years or if we notice that the plant needs more space for growth.

We have to water Orchids once a week or when we see trough the transparent pot, that the most of the roots are silver. We can put the plant with a transparent pot for one minute into decorative pot filled with water. Wait a minute and then drain it well. We have to fertilize the Orchid at every watering with half the amount of manure that is listed on the package (liquid fertilizer for Orchids). Every third or fourth watering can be done with water only (without fertilizer).

Orchids need a humid climate and a light room - but not direct sun.