Many species of orchids are easy to care for, so much used as an ornamental plant at home.
Some of the best types of orchids are planted in such a Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Orchid paphiopedlum and diamond (jewel orchid).
Jewel orchids are orchids that grow with colorful leaves.
While other species of orchids, the flowers grow beautiful, fragrant flowers fragrant were even frequently.
The most important factor for the success of the planting and care of orchid is the temperature, light, water and fertilizer.
Next will be evaluated on the following criteria:
First. Temperature
Orchids require cold temperatures, warm, or increase, depending on their needs. Temperature at night, a type of orchid that grows in cold temperatures and temperature should be about 12.78 degrees Celsius.
Species of orchids that grow in warm temperatures required temperature is about 18.33 ° C and orchids growing on average or mean temperature is around 15.56 clock.
During the day, most orchids require temperatures between 18.33 to 23.89 degrees Celsius. Brassavola nodosa requires temperatures with medium heat.
Two. Light
The majority of orchids grow best in bright indirect light. At home, the windows facing south or east the best place. Protect orchids from direct sunlight can burn the leaves.
Three. Water
Orchids need humidity over 40 percent and regular watering. However, orchids are, if too much water damage to the roots.
If you want to take care of orchids as houseplants at home, pretty orchids wash once or twice a week.
Four. Fertilizer
Give the orchid fertilizer every week after watering. Use solvent fertilizer, dilute fertilizer as instructed on the label. Each week four, remove the manure by spraying water on the pot to prevent salt buildup.
