A Withering Flower

To be able to grow indoor orchids you must control and manage the environment properly for the type of orchid you choose to grow. This means controlling the temperature, humidity and the amount of light they receive.

When growing indoor orchids they will need the proper amount of light. This can be by natural lighting or artificial lighting. If there is too little light the leaves will become dark green and your indoor orchids will not bloom. With too much light or if they are placed in the afternoon sunlight this can cause burning of your orchids.

Many orchids prefer bright filtered light. An east-facing window is the preferred choice, but a south or west-facing window will also work for indoor orchids but you need to set your orchids back a little to prevent the leaves from scorching in the direct sun light.

Indoor orchids require sufficient humidity. You can provide them with humidity by placing small pebbles in a dish or saucer and adding water to partially cover the pebbles. Place you're your orchid pot on top of the pebbles. Just remember to never let your orchids sit in standing water.

You can mist the leaves and blooms once a day but this should be done early in the day to allow them to dry before evening when the temperatures drop.

The (Phalaenopsis) orchid also known as the Moth Orchid is a very good choice for indoor orchids. There blooms last for a long time and can bloom a couple times a year. Moth orchids are easy orchids to grow and yet, they are beautiful and elegant and many growers love to grow them.

Another good choice for indoor orchids is the (Paphiopedilum) also known as Lady's Slippers. The flowers on this type of orchid can last from 1 to 3 months, and some older plants can bloom throughout the year.

Lady's Slippers have an unusual look about them and some people dislike them due to their unusual appearance, but a lot of people admire them for their remarkable looking blooms.

Indoor orchids can endure warm or cold temperatures, but for them to bloom, they must have a nighttime temperature 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the daytime temperature.

Growing orchids successfully can be a little bit of a challenge, but with a little time and patience, the exceptional beauty of the blooms can make it well worth the effort.

Growing orchids is not as demanding as it used to be, with the abundance of information, advancements in potting mediums, nutrients, and the variety of hybrids to choose from anybody can grow beautiful .

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