Orchids

By, Emily Wentzel
Plant Science 211, NDSU, Fall 2011

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Guidelines to Planting

Orchids are believed to be difficult to grow and bloom, but it fact they are just the opposite.  Most orchid plants are indestructible. The golden rule for orchid success is to duplicate the plant's natural conditions as closely as possible.
These plants thrive in these conditions:

• Strong light, but not direct late-afternoon sunlight
• High humidity
• Fluent air flow around the roots
• Regular periods of drying, alternating with drenching rains
• Temperatures between 50 degrees and about 85 degrees
• Water weekly
• Use 20/20/20 fertilizer