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Growing Orchids for Beginners | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. Growing Orchids for Beginners. Select orchids that will thrive in your home. Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids. Decipher complicated orchid names. Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties. Create spectacular orchid displays. With over 20'000 species of orchid (not including hybrids and cultivars), choosing one for your home can seem quite daunting. Whichever species of orchid you decide to buy, it is important to check out a few things before handing over yo...

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How to Take Care of Orchids Part 6: Temperature & Humidity | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. How to Take Care of Orchids Part 6: Temperature and Humidity. In the final part of our mini-series, " How to Take Care of Orchids. We will talk about the optimum temperature and humidity levels for orchids. It is a misconception that orchids require high temperatures to grow, however a comfortably warm house should be perfectly adequate. 70 degrees Fahrenheit (F) is a good level for most orchids during the day dropping to around 60 degrees F at night. Finally, there should ...

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How to Grow Healthy Orchids by Using Orchid Lights | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. How to Grow Healthy Orchids by Using Orchid Lights. How to Grow Healthy Orchids by Using Orchid Lights. Most orchids naturally grow in diffuse light. That is why orchids generally do not do well with too much direct sun exposure. At the same time, they do need a minimum of hours of daylight to really thrive. If your house or apartment cannot provide the light your orchids need, growing lights are the solution. You can find very specific orchid lights that allow you to direc...

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The MOMET Orchid Moisture Tester (4 in 1) | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. The MOMET Orchid Moisture Tester (4 in 1). I don't often recommend orchid tools because many of the same results can be achieved using cheap alternatives from WalMart or Wilkos. And I'm a firm believer in successful orchid growing coming from knowledge and experience rather than equipment. However, the MOMET digital soil moisture tester. Is one of the best gadgets on the market for orchid enthusiasts that are serious about taking their orchid care to the next level.

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How to Take Care of Orchids Part 2: Potting Media | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. How to Take Care of Orchids Part 2: Potting Media. In the second part of our mini-series, " How to Take Care of Orchids. We will talk about the various types of potting media you can use. The most common orchids for beginners (Dendrobium, Paphiopedilum and Phalaenopsis) should be re-potted. Every 1 or 2 years. The most important thing to remember is that orchids should NOT be grown in soil. In the wild, orchids attach themselves to other plants, trees and rocks and requ...

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Phalaenopsis Orchid Care, Re-Potting and Cutting Spikes | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. Phalaenopsis Orchid Care, Re-Potting and Cutting Spikes. The following three videos were created by the orchid and orchid supply specialists, repotme.com. In these videos you will learn about caring for your phalaenopsis, repotting your orchid and cutting the bloom spikes. Cutting Phalaenopsis Bloom Spikes. Skyrocket your orchid's growth with John Perez's Homemade Fertilizer Recipes. Project incorporating DUTTONWEB WEB DESIGN. And DUTTON and CO INTERNET MARKETING.

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Orchid Fertilizer: Homemade vs Manufactured | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. Orchid Fertilizer: Homemade vs Manufactured. Orchids hunt for nutrients from anything and everything around them ranging from decomposing leaves, minerals borne in rainwater, down to animal/bird droppings. Orchid fertilizers stand for extra nutrients that may be delivered to the orchid plants in a number of ways; these can provide valuable help to get your orchid blooming brighter and sooner. Want to know more about Dutton and Co Internet Marketing blog. Choosing Your Orchi...

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Orchids & Hydroponics | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. Growing and caring for orchids is a very pleasurable experience for any enthusiast. There is however an alternative to growing orchids the traditional way and that is with hydroponics. Hydroponics allows you to grow crops and plants without soil or compost as the roots of the plants are placed in a mineral nutrient solution. There are many advantages using hydroponics which can be applied to the care of orchids. Watering It is very difficult to under water an orchid but ove...

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Orchid Growing Tips: 5 Beginner's Mistakes & How to Avoid Them | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. Orchid Growing Tips: 5 Beginner's Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Learn the mindset of millionaires with Secret Millionaire James Malinchak. We all make mistakes! By far the most common cause of an orchid's premature death is by overwatering. Do not water every day and allow excess water to drain from the pot. Too much water around an orchid's roots will cause them to rot and die. Check out our article. And this blog entry. For information about watering your orchids. Withi...

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How to Take Care of Orchids Part 1: Choosing Your Orchid | Care of Orchids:

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Growing orchids for beginners. How to Take Care of Orchids Part 1: Choosing Your Orchid. In the first part of our mini-series, " How to Take Care of Orchids. We will look at the factors that must be considered when choosing which type of orchid to buy. The perfect unique gift for that special someone. Orchids from this genus originated from South East Asia and are comparatively long lasting. They produce pretty flowers and benefit from lots of light. Nicknamed 'slipper' orchids due to the unusual shape o...