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Growing Orchids at Home
Almost any houseplant lover can grow orchids at home. The reward can be stunning with magnificent orchid blooms that last for several weeks. Most orchid plants require a little different
orchid potting mix and special
orchid
fertilizer, but their lighting and watering requirements are similar to most houseplants.
 A west or lightly shaded south window is best for growing most orchids. As a general guideline you can water your orchids with a thorough soaking once a week. Keep the humidity high by misting your plants once a day or put them on orchid growing
humidity
trays. Most Orchid plants will grow well in the temperatures of your home, but they do prefer to cool down at night to 55 – 60 degrees and they do need a period of darkness, so don’t leave any nearby lights on at night.
If your windows are shaded by trees or if you decide to set up a dedicated orchid growing area indoors, the new
T5 Florescent Grow Lights
are twice as bright as standard fluorescent fixtures and use less electricity.
Orchid Growing Tips
Whether you have a partly sunny window, a lighted growing area, or a greenhouse, these seven orchids below are your best choices for growing healthy orchid plants with beautiful orchid blooms. Let the orchid growing tips listed for lighting, watering, orchid potting mix, and orchid fertilizer be your guide to success.
 Cattleya Orchids - KAT-lee-ah - The "Corsage Orchid"
Light: Bright light & partial sun
Watering: Allow to dry between waterings
Potting Media: Arcadia Cattleya or Premiere Orchid Mix - Medium
Fertilizer: Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster
 Cymbidium Orchids - sym-BID-ee-um - Beautiful flower spikes
Light: Bright light & partial sun
Watering: Well drained, maintain moistness
Potting Media: Arcadia Cymbidium Orchid Mix
Fertilizer: Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster
 Dendrobium Orchids - den-DROH-bee-um - Long spikes of vibrant flowers
Light: Bright light & indirect sun
Watering: Allow to dry between waterings
Potting Media: Arcadia Dendrobium or Premiere Orchid Mix - Medium
Fertilizer: Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster
 Oncidium Orchids - on-SID-ee-um - The "Dancing Ladies Orchid"
Light: Medium light & indirect sun
Watering: Well drained, avoid dryness
Potting Media: Arcadia Oncidium or Premiere Orchid Mix - Fine
Fertilizer: Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster
 Paphiopedilum Orchids - paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum - The "Slipper Orchid"
Light: Medium light & indirect sun
Watering: Well drained, maintain moistness
Potting Media: Arcadia Paph & Phrag Orchid Mix
Fertilizer: Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster
 Phalaenopsis Orchids - fayl-eh-NOP-siss - The "Moth Orchid"
Light: Medium light & indirect sun
Watering: Allow to dry between waterings
Potting Media: Arcadia Phalaenopsis Orchid Mix
Fertilizer: Jack’s Classic 20-20-20
 Odontoglossum Orchids - oh-don-toh-GLOS-sum - Colorful flower sprays
Light: Medium light & indirect sun
Watering: Well drained, maintain moistness
Potting Media: Arcadia Oncidium or Premiere Orchid Mix - Fine
Fertilizer: Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster
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