Growing Orchids Outdoors
Light filtering is one of the most important factors in growing outdoors. Most orchids cannot handle full mid-day sun and will need tree cover, lattice, shade cloth or some other mechanical filtering device. Be sure that you place your plants ... [... more]
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Growing Orchids is Fun
 This comprehensive guide book takes a step-by-step approach to proper potting mediums, light, water and fertilization of a wide variety of orchids. It is written for beginners, hobbyists and all orchidists as an adventure in the joy of growing orchids. ... [... more]
$9.99
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Growing Orchids: Successful Gardening Indoors and Out
This beautiful book on orchids opens with a round-the-world tour of the range of tropical and temperate habitats in which orchids are found, as well as an explanation of the main orchid types. An invaluable section on Where to Grow Orchids provides ... [... more]
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Book Review - The Gardener's Guide To Growing Orchids
By far the largest portion of the book is devoted to An A-Z of Orchids. Approximately 80 pages are given over to describing many of the most popular species plants. The more popular genera are described in greatest detail, with Cattleya, ... [... more]
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Growing Orchids
Perhaps the easiest choice for the beginner is the moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) (figure A), which commonly blooms in the winter months. Its flowers open successively for 4 to 5 weeks. Once the flowers are gone, cut the plant just above the node ... [... more]
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Growing Orchids
Watering requirements for orchids are very specific. When plants are just approaching dryness, water very heavily from the top of the container, and make sure to water all the way around. It's best to water in the morning so foliage has time to ... [... more]
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Growing Orchids At Home
After putting gravel in the bottom of the saucer, place some large, flat rocks on top of the gravel to support the orchids. Orchids need perfect drainage, and the roots must never stand in water. The flat rocks provide a place to rest the potted ... [... more]
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Growing Orchids In A Terrarium Or Wardian Case
In corresponding with several people who have successfully grown orchids in enclosed gardens, the primary comments were that it is necessary to have fans going 24/7, keep an opening to allow in fresh air, and to choose orchids which prefer high ... [... more]
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Growing Orchids
A bright window with indirect sunlight all day is ideal. Generally 12 to 36 inches away from a south window is best. Many orchid hobbyists move their plants to shade locations outdoors for the summer. Orchids also ... [... more]
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Growing Orchids Under Lights
This excellent guide published by the American Orchid Society explains how to grow orchids under fluorescent lights, plant lights and high-intensity lamps. After discussing light quality, light-garden design, displays, lamps and fixtures, and how to ... [... more]
$14.95
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Growing Orchids
Growing Orchids is the complete practical guide to orchids and their cultivation. An inspirational encyclopedia of orchids, with guidance on the best orchids to choose. The book contains clear, practical advice on growing and displaying orchids indoors, ... [... more]
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Growing Orchids in Your Garden
Wherever you live in the world, you can grow orchids in your garden. From lady's slippers in boreal forests to dendrobiums hanging from tropical palms, orchids provide color and elegance unmatched by any other garden flower. Although it may sound too ... [... more]
$29.95
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