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A Guide to Growing Orchids For Beginners

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 by Jared Mair Subscribe To Our Feed

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When we talk about “beginner” in the context of growing orchids, we mean somebody who has never grown plants. Orchids are typically the hardest type of plant for a beginner to grow. If you are a beginner interested in growing orchids then try more forgiving plants first.

Orchids for Beginners

Now, if you have grown other kinds of plants successfully – even a spider plant in your living room that seems immortal – then you are not such an ignorant beginner. You at least have some knowledge of what is required when growing orchids for beginners. You realize that you are responsible for the water, soil, pots and temperature conditions of the plants that are completely dependant on your care.

Orchids and their hybrids are vastly different from other plants. Growing orchids for beginners is not like growing other kinds of plants. Orchids normally live in hot, tropical environments and grow out of tree bark rather than up from the ground. You really need to do a lot of homework before bringing an orchid home – unless you’re into dead orchids.Not All Are Alike

Each orchid or orchid hybrid has different watering, temperature and growing medium needs. Some need more water and some less. Some need their roots to have a lot of air circulation around them, while some are not too picky about how much air their roots get. Going over every orchid and orchid hybrid known and their care is far beyond the scope of this article.

But knowing that growing orchids for beginners means a lot of homework and research will help you get started in the right direction. Ask your garden store or local nursery what orchids do best in the area you live in. There may even be a local orchid or gardening club online that welcomes questions about growing orchids for beginners. Never be afraid to ask questions!If you are wanting to know more about growing orchids then check out the “Orchids Care” guide by Nigel Howell. This is an indepth step-by-step guide on growing orchids. You can also browse through our online orchids store but don’t be tempted to buy too quickly. Growing orchids for beginners is a skill that can take a long time to develop.

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