Orchid Care Basics
Are you new to orchids? If you have just entered the world of orchids then your life is set the change forever. Don't believe me? Give it time. I, like many millions of people around the world, am extremely passionate about orchids. This passion started with the first one. You will want to learn about orchid care so that your orchids stay strong.
A lot of beginners are a bit daunted by orchid care. That is understandable. You have a beautiful living thing that you have responsibility for. You want to do your best for it but you know that if you make a mistake then it might die. I have some more bad news for you. Orchid care is more of an art than a science. But as with any art you will become better over time.
I will run through a few of the basics to get you started with orchid care. The first thing that a lot of people get wrong is the watering schedule. People tend to water them a bit too much and they end up dying. You shouldn't really be watering them more than once a week. If you are unsure whether they need to be watered then they probably don't.
Orchids originated in the tropics. Although not all like warmer temperatures most do. This means that you should be paying more attention to any orchids that you have outside. If the weather is going to be cold then think about bringing them indoors into the warmth.
Orchids love lots of light. This is another bit of orchid care that you will have to master. You want your orchid to get a lot of light but you don't want to leave them standing in direct sunlight for an extended period.
So are you going to give it a go? After a bit of experience orchid care will seem much easier but the first thing you need to do is get an orchid!
Orchid care can be tricky. Beginners often require some guidance to start them on their journey and this is where Nigel comes in. Nigel has written a guide about caring for orchids. To learn more please go to his site for further details.
