Five Pieces Of Advice For Growing Orchids Indoors
Tuesday, February 16th, 20101. The right choice of orchid is paramount to success and satisfaction of a novice grower of the plants. Many breeds are simply more durable and grow better indoors than others. There are over 22,000 acknowledged species of the flowering plant. Moth (Phalaenopsis) and Lady Slipper (Paphiopedilum) are two species that adapt especially well to indoor conditions.
Both species have long lasting blooms. The flowers of the Moth orchid bloom twice a year and are a wide range of colors from white to lavender. The blooms of the Lady Slipper can last as long as three months, and are known for their exotic and dynamic appearance. The plant can bloom all through the year multiple times. This allows the grower to enjoy the blooms even in the winter and fall when so many other flowers are dormant.
2. Direct sunlight is not recommended for the plants. This must be taken into consideration when deciding on window placement. Filtered light is preferred and sheer curtains are the simplest solution. They can be place next to an east or west facing window as long as direct sunlight isn’t allowed to scorch the leaves.