Taking Care Of Orchids

The hobby of raising orchids has been celebrated for over 100 years, but taking care of orchids is something that many people think cannot be done by a novice.  But I must tell you, even the non-experienced can grow orchids!  In fact, some orchid species are quite simple to care for and with at least 20,000 species of the plant to choose from, this is a hobby that most anyone can tackle.

We all know that orchids love humid climates which is why a lot of people assume they cannot grow them themselves. While it is true that some need tropical weather, others will do well with 40% huymidity..

Tips For Proper Care Of Orchids:

First off, you definately should have a good book to use for reference and guidance.  Orchid expert Nigel Howell has an excellent ebook - The Orchid Care Expert - that consists of all kinds of tips and information and you can download it right away.  A great eBook will ensure your success and make things a good deal easier.

Humidity is essential for your orchids survival.  You want to make sure to select your plants carefully according to the amount of humidity the species should have.  Orchids need between 40 and 70% humidity so you'll want to pick one that needs the amount of humidity you can provide.

You'll want to be certain you can provide your orchids with the right amount of sunlight.  Orchids do not necessarily need a lot of sun, so be sure to find out what is appropriate for your species.  Either way, putting your plant near a sunny window should work fine but you might also consider grow lamp if you are in a northern area for added light in winter.


One thing that all plants need, and orchids are no exception is water.  This is in fact where a lot of beginners go wrong - they give the plant too much water!  Orchids will benefit from modest weekly watering.  Watering is a balancing act because you don't want to leave standing water, but you don't want the soil to dry out too much between waterings either.


Taking care of orchids doesn't have to be difficult in fact,  you might discover that the difficult part about growing orchids is choosing which species you want to grow!