By Steven A. Frowine
With a few 20,000 aromatic orchids to be had this present day, orchid enthusiasts of all degrees will savour this special approach to picking new and fascinating different types of aromatic orchids. Profiles of greater than a hundred orchids and 355 forms contain cultivation info and distinctive notes on every one body spray. This first-ever consultant may also help gardeners opt for, develop, and show off orchids with the best glance and most delightful scents.
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Ease of culture: Easy Suitable growing area: Windowsill, lights, greenhouse Light: Medium to high A wonderful beginner’s orchid, Brassavola nodosa fills up the evening air with its enchanting scent. The Cattleya Alliance 47 Temperature: Intermediate to warm Recommended potting medium: Fine- to medium-textured, well-drained mix. Special cultural tip: Don’t divide unnecessarily as this orchid flowers and looks best when grown into a large specimen plant. Comment: This species frequently passes on its ease of blooming, compact habit, and fragrance to its offspring.
For instance, sphagnum moss usually stays wet much longer than bark. • Is the orchid pot bound or not? An overgrown orchid will dry off much more quickly than one that has plenty of space in the pot. • What is your growing environment? Is it high humidity or low? Plants and media in low humidity dry off quicker. What temperature are your plants growing in? Warmer temperatures increase water evaporation. How much ventilation do you plant have? The more ventilation, especially if air is vented to the outside, the quicker water in the media evaporates.
They are lightweight, inexpensive, available in a vast range of sizes and types, and do not break easily. For orchids that prefer constant moisture, they are almost always the choice. Clay pots do still have a place, though. Their advantages include that they dry off very thoroughly; are heavier, which can be a bonus for top-heavy orchids; and are easier to use with clamp-on supports and clips, since clay pots are more rigid than plastic. All of these features make them favored by some growers.