orchid watering

Posted on Friday, August 15th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

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Many people prefer growing orchids indoors instead of outside. If you want to grow your plants inside your home, there are a few things you should know. This article will give you a few tips on growing orchids indoors.

Lighting

When growing orchids indoors, it is important to have proper lighting. If the plant does not get enough light, the foliage will turn dark green. The room should have plenty of bright light, but the plant should not be exposed to direct sun because the leaves will scorch. If this isn’t possible for your situation, you can buy fluorescent lights at a garden supply store to achieve proper lighting.

Temperature

The temperature in your home should never go below 60 degrees Fahrenheit while you are growing orchids indoors. Most species need a temperature between 70 and 85 during the day and between 60 and 65 at night. If you keep your orchids on a window sill, you need to move them away at night because of the cold will affect the plant through the glass.

Humidity

It is also important to have the proper humidity when growing orchids indoors because they need moist air. It may be necessary to use a humidifier in the room. You may also need to spray mist on the foliage in the morning. It is also a good idea to set the pot on a tray of pebbles filled with half an inch of water. The evaporating water will provide the necessary moisture for your orchid.

Watering

When growing orchids indoors, you need to provide the right amount of water for your plants. You should thoroughly water the plants then refrain from watering until they are almost dried out. You need to water your plant in the morning with warm water to keep it free from disease.

Air Circulation

It is also necessary to provide air circulate while growing orchids indoors. This air circulation will keep fungi and bacteria from infecting the leaves on the wet plants. It’s a good idea for you to use fans to keep the air moving near the orchids.

These are a few tips for growing orchids indoors. These tips will give you a good start to learning how to grow beautiful orchids.

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These are a few tips for growing orchids indoors. For more tips about caring for orchids, make sure you stop by care4orchids.com. You will learn various things you need to know such as dealing with orchid pests.

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