Growing Orchids at Home

Posted by admin on May 12, 2011

When growing Orchids at home, it can be helpful to think about how they grow in nature. Some Orchids grow naturally sitting on tree branches in the rainforest. It is very humid, warm, and frequently rains. Other Orchids grow sitting on rocks. Yet other Orchids grow beneath trees in leaves and other matter. There are many other ways Orchids grow throughout the world.

Relating Orchids at home to their natural habitat, it becomes easier to understand how to grow them. For example, Phalaenopsis Orchids are used to tropical rainforest conditions. They don’t like weather colder than 65 degrees F. They like humidity and to mostly dry out between waterings.

Dendrobiums are generally used to brighter conditions in nature than Phalaenopsis Orchids. They like to dry out briefly in between waterings.

The photo below shows examples of a number of kinds of Orchids growing naturally. If nature can be mostly simulated at home, then Orchids will be very happy in your home!