Taking Care Of Outdoor Orchids
Orchids have very beautiful and exotic looking flowers which are the main attraction of these plants. Outdoors orchids are more common than growing orchids indoors because they need a medium amount of sunlight and, for some, lots of humidity. Outdoor orchids will need less care compared to those being grown indoors. There are just a few considerations that you will need to think about before you can rest assured that your plants will be well.
Tips For Growing Outdoor Orchids
Not all orchids want a lot of sunlight. This means that when opting for outdoor orchids, you will need to be aware of what kinds you have and how much sunlight they need. There are some orchids that thrive well in chilly places, while others do better in semi-hot atmospheres while other prefer the warmer regions. Ask the people where you purchased your orchid regarding how to take care of your latest buy and the best way to transplant them, if you have plans of doing so.
Most outdoor orchids will appreciate netting or a sort of filter over them. This netting will help lessen the intensity of the sun that beats down on the outdoor orchids and at the same time protect the fragile, delicate plants from falling leaves, small branches and other debris. The netting will also protect the outdoor orchids from possible strong rain and can also recreate a humid atmosphere. This humid atmosphere is necessary for kinds of orchids.
Since orchids are aerial plants, this means that they have no need for soil. Outdoor orchids can be attached to living trees and posts coated with bark. Putting the outdoor orchids in soil will rot their roots due to constant exposure to water. It is best to follow the orchids' natural ways of living to achieve the best possible health for them. Outdoor orchids can also be a form of decoration for some areas of your yard, lawn or lanai. The beautiful blooms with radiant, crisp colors are a sight to behold.
Outdoors orchids tend to grow faster then their indoor counterparts. A large plant can be cut into several pieces as long as the roots are already exposed and have lengthened to as much as three inches. Some species of orchids grow roots in their body while others grow baby plants that appear in their roots.
Taking care of outdoor orchids and other plants can be a form of stress relief and relaxation. Investing in these plants can also yield beautiful flowers and good health.
