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| Culture | After Care | |
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people believe that orchids are the most difficult plants to grow. In fact
they are the most versatile of all plants and they will adapt to most home
environment.On average, most growers water their orchids once a week.
Your orchids depend on a number of variables. Light, temperature, humidity, air movement, potting medium and size of the pot. The best way to decide whether your orchid needs watering is by sticking your finger into the medium. If it is moist delay watering. Always use room temperature water. Feed with half-strength fertilizer at every watering; any balanced fertilizer will suffice. Water more often when the temperatures are high and the humidity is low especially in the summer. In winter reduce watering and feed. |
I
have received a lot of emails asking me what to do when my plant has stopped
flowering. Should I cut off my spike etc? My
recommendations are:-
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