Growing orchids needn't be hard. Aside from the myriad of online sources, common sense, attention and patience will bring you through the amazing activity of orchid growing. The main two things to note when you grow orchids are moisture and light.
Water can make or break your orchid. Remember that orchids are air plants meaning they must have free air circulating around them. If you haven't noticed, orchids are found where there is constant breeze. Stagnant air certainly does not allow drying of potting mixture and leafage. During sunny days it might be necessary to spray mist or dampen the orchid house floor to enhance vaporization.
A good indicator if your orchid is getting enough light is the color of the leaf. Generally, leaves should be a bright green rather than dark green. Dark green means that the orchid needs more light while reddish green indicates too much light. Try to protect the leaves from mid day sun with sheer curtains or move it back from the window.
It doesn't take a college degree to grow orchids. With the right sources coupled with a bit of hard work, it won't be a surprise to see your orchids will multiply. For more info check [url=http://www.orchidsgrowing.com/blog]How to grow orchids[/url]
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