Orchid Growing Guide for Dummies
by:
John R. Baker (author)
The beauty with complexity and the incredible diversity of orchid plants are exceptional in the entire plant kingdom. This kind of exotic elegances comprises the largest family of flowering plants with over thirty thousand different species on earth and at least two lakhs of hybrids. Orchids can...
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The beauty with complexity and the incredible diversity of orchid plants are exceptional in the entire plant kingdom. This kind of exotic elegances comprises the largest family of flowering plants with over thirty thousand different species on earth and at least two lakhs of hybrids. Orchids can be found all over the world including the equatorial tropics and the arctic tundra. The amazing ability to adapt is the reason for this diversity of orchid. With this many different orchid varieties thriving in different growing conditions, finding an orchid for growing is relatively easy. Most cultivated orchids are endemic to the tropics. They attach themselves to either the bark of trees or the supportive surface of other plants in their natural habitat. The thick and white roots are adapted specially to absorb moisture and nutrients to survive. Usually, tropical orchids grow quite high in the trees so they are accustomed to good air circulation with plenty of indirect light. Many of the orchids are quite difficult to grow. As a matter of fact, some species are almost quite impossible to keep alive let alone bringing into bloom. But there are plenty of varieties of orchid plants and their hybrids perfectly growing on a sunny windowsill or in a conservatory. For your best success, you can start by choosing one of the less scrupulous varieties that can adapt to the type of growing conditions you can provide. Taking care of them for some of the popular species is quite simple. We have discussed some of the friendly species that can thrive in your home with all possible factors you need to provide. This book will guide you all through the process from choosing the right kind of species to taking care of the plant for possible growing success. The book highlights the following:•Varieties of beautiful orchids•Tips and tricks of growing orchids indoor•Potting, repotting and other growing steps•Amazing facts on orchids
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Format: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B071Z51P5G
Publish date: 2017-05-12
Pages no: 40
Edition language: English