Just like all other indoor and outdoor plants, orchids need to be fertilized with an appropriately formulated mixture of nutrients.

Watering your orchid plant no longer needs to be a dilemma because you can easily get self watering devices that will help you do the job as well as possible. Your orchids will be happily hydrated with these mechanical devices in place.

Moisture meters are the perfect gadget for gauging the amount of water that is present in the pots of your orchid plants and around their root systems. Because over water and under water can make the difference between life and death of your plant.

Be meticulous, plan in advance and take quick action where action is needed and your orchid plants will be healthy, vibrant and producing the fantastic blooms that you are so anxious to see over and over again.

Never pack your orchid plants in regular potting soil because that will chock their roots and kills them. Remember! Your orchids need potting media that will allow plenty of air circulation.

The health of your orchid plant’s root system will determine whether your orchid will thrive and even whether or not it will survive. So treat its roots kindly by starting out with a good potting media that includes coconut fiber in its mix.

Coconut husk chips are the perfect replacement for tree bark because they break down at a slower rate, they are very easy to water and they can be easily mixed with all other orchid potting media.

Unlike most other plants, orchids need to be potted in porous and airy media that will allow ample of air circulation through their root systems. Perlite is ideal but then so are charcoal, bark and other stones.

To ensure that your orchid blooms look their best, be sure to tie up their spike to a stake that will hold them up pointing to the sky. For that you could use strings, clips or snap-on stake fasteners.

To give your orchids the most natural environment — the rainforest or jungle environment from whence they originally came — mount them on orchid mounts which are readily available in a variety of media such as cork bark, tree fern, etc.

Because of the way orchid plants grow and due to the fact that they are not and should not be anchored in solid potting soil like most other plants, they often require additional support. And that is especially true shortly after repotting and when the roots have not yet had a chance to properly settle [...]

There are many options and location for hanging your orchid plants but you must first be sure that the holder you have chosen is strong enough to hold up the weight and that the spot you have selected is optimal for the plant and has no chance of causing hazardous situations.

Orchids, many if not most orchids come from the tropics where the humidity is high and so they have grown to love it and to depend on it for optimal health. Depending on the type of orchid, 40% to 70% humidity is ideal. But what exactly is this thing we call humidity? Humidity is in [...]

To be happy, to grow healthy and strong and to produce the otherworldly beautiful flowers; orchids need certain levels of humidity. If you live in a part of the world that has high humidity, or if you keep your orchids in a greenhouse, a nursery or a home that has sufficient humidity; you need not [...]

All commercial orchid fertilizers should contain macro elements (Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium), micro element (Calcium, Iron, Copper, Zinc) as well as trace elements. The sum total of all these elements make up the nutrients your orchid plants need.

Avoid chocking the roots of your orchid plant with tightly packed soil and you will prevent it from dying. Be sure that the orchid media you plant your orchid in permits generous flow of air.

Every craftsperson needs a set of tools to perform the craft and to succeed at it. Watering cans for orchids are a must for every individuals who intends to grow orchids, whether as a professional or as a hobbyist.

Stay on the lookout for pest that may attack your orchid plants and when they appear fight back with the best natural pest control you can get your hand on. The life of your orchids depend on your prompt response.

Use a good pair of orchid pruning shears to cut away dead flowers, bear stems, dead roots and damaged leaves and you will prolong the life of your plant by promoting optimal health.

If you cannot give your orchid plants enough natural lighting to make them happy, provide an alternative of artificial fluorescent orchid growing lights and watch them perk up and thrive.

Choose from a wide variety of plastic, ceramic or terra cotta pots for your orchid plants. But whichever you select, be sure that it’s got a proper drainage system that will prevent water pooling at the base of the pot and that there are enough holes to allow ample air circulation to the roots of the plant.

Finding good sources for your orchid supplies is the easiest aspect of orchid growing because the options are countless. I would advise you to start out by looking at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Armstrong Garden Centers, Better Than Nature, Charley’s Greenhouse, RePotMe.com, Home Depot and Lowe’s.

Acquiring an orchid plant is only the beginning. Now you must amass supplies that will make your task of caring for your orchid easier and more effective and will help your orchid flourish and bless you with the gorgeous bloom that attracted you to begin with. Start out with the most essential pots and potting soil, a nutritious fertilizer, a pair of good shears, a watering can and a humidity tray. The rest you can purchase later.