Orchid cultivation at home

Orchids are pretty famous all over the world! The position of the orchid in the row of elite flowers. Orchids easily amaze anyone with their beauty and softness. As a kid, I was fascinated by the movie Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. What a perfect flower, a group of researchers who traveled millions of miles to get to Anaconda. Then one by one, the comrades began to die. In the end, the brave team returned after winning the Blood Orchid but lost many lives.

You don’t have to travel miles to conquer orchids, and you don’t have to bet on life. Many species of orchids are being cultivated in Bangladesh now. Some of them have come to our verandah or roof. Like most beautiful things, they need a lot of maintenance.

Growing all kinds of orchids is not difficult. Some orchids are practically indestructible. Most orchids are simple-leaved perennial shrubs and can grow up to eight weeks, including flowers, if they grow in the right conditions (temperature not less than 16-17 degrees). They sometimes flower again. Never cut the airy roots of orchids, never.

The challenge for newcomers

Orchid cultivation is an addiction. However, you can take proper care of orchids only when you are aware of their species. Most orchids you find in nurseries are hybrids, especially those made for flowers. It is effortless to take care of them at home and in the office. However, a few things like light and humidity should be kept in mind. If you can create a natural habitat for a tree, you can easily succeed in orchids.

Orchids that are easy subject to beginners

Epiphytic and terrestrial are readily available in our country. These orchids are popular because they grow well at home. Epiphytic is a parasitic plant that chooses to depend on another large plant. Terrestrial orchids grow in the soil. Therefore, terrestrial orchids are convenient for planting at home.

Soil

One of the common mistakes new orchid gardeners make is that orchids need to be planted in the ground like other flowering flowers. This is a severe mistake. The roots of most orchids are rich in air sacs, and they take air from the environment with the help of air sacs.

Light

Direct sunlight should be avoided. Some common types of orchids bloom in bright light, while “Phalaenopsis” and “Pahiopedilum” prefer low light. Orchids should ensure as much light as they can tolerate. In this case, find out how your orchid can withstand sunlight. Wide and vertical leafy varieties can take more light than thin and horizontal green orchid varieties. Providing too little light is one of the primary mistakes in orchid cultivation.

Temperature

Warmth Favorite orchids grow between daytime temperatures between 21 degrees C and 29 degrees C. These include Phalaenopsis orchids. Orchids usually sold in nurseries are primarily warm.

Humidity

Most orchids prefer about 70 percent of the atmosphere’s humidity, which is much higher than most of our homes. Thus, orchids need to try to provide extra moisture. For orchids, it is usually best to create an artificial moisturizer with a spray bottle. If the air sacs of the plant roots grow out of the pot, some moisture will be needed for those roots. At home, you can plant tiny seedlings in a tray.

Nutrition

Orchids need nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium to grow. Due to the reduced growth of orchids in winter, the rate of fertilization varies for different varieties.

Water

Irrigation is never good. Orchids have a better chance of survival even with less water. If more water is given, the tree will surely die. Using potting mix as a medium for orchids will ensure the necessary water supply. Most orchids are made in such a way that watering them once a week is enough. Do not water until the soil is dry. Dip the pot into a bucket for a few seconds before watering the orchid, then lift it and drain off the excess water. Yes, that’s right.

Pruning

Newcomers are often not very knowledgeable about how to prune orchids.

It is better to prune old brown stalks. If its stalks remain green, they will start growing again; new stalks will also increase in a few days. Pruning of orchids should only be done for cutting leaves, roots, or stalks that have already died or turned brown, no more. Your cutting tools need to be disinfected or destroyed before use to prevent the spread of disease to orchids. When new roots begin to grow, they need to be brought back into the pot.