How to Grow Orchids

Learn how to grow orchids in the comfort of your own home. Expert guide Doug Conkin will show you all of the techniques needed to make success a sure thing. Orchid growing is one of the most rewarding and relaxing pursuits you can find. Although some think orchids to be difficult subjects, their popularity has soared in recent years and they are now as common as African Violets...and easier to grow! Most home and garden centers offer at least a few orchids and after you have bloomed your first orchid on your own you'll want to add more. Try some of the links on our resources page for at-home Internet shopping for orchids - the way to go.

Phalaenopsis fal-en-OPP-siss
"Let's start with the genus Phalaenopsis. Phalaenopsis are Asian orchids and are found in the tropical lowlands at elevations ranging from sea level up to about 2,000 feet. They are found throughout tropical Asia and the South Pacific. Phalaenopsis are among the most popular orchids being grown today. There are thousands of registered hybrids and more are being made every day. They are very easy to grow and are readily available from a number of sources. They come in a wide range of colors although white and pink are the most commonly available. The flowers last a very long time and are gracefully displayed on the stem. You can even get a Phalaenopsis to bloom more than once from the same stem! I'll show you how, it's very easy."

No need to worry about choosing a healthy orchid...Doug will show you how. The most commonly cultivated orchids are covered in the easy-to-follow video.

Cattleya KAT-lee-uh
"The next family of orchids we will learn about is the genus Cattleya and its relatives. Cattleyas are the traditional orchid. The big, purple or white corsage flower that every young lady hopes her Prom date will bring her. Cattleyas are magnificent plants and are very easy to grow. They are available in a wide variety of colors. There are a large number of hybrids and within these hybrids are many compact and miniature plants that produced large sized flowers in a small space. If you have a south window and can give Cattleyas the amount of light they need to thrive, they are very rewarding plants."

Paphiopedilum paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum
"The genus Paphiopedilum is another Asian genus of orchids and along with Phalaenopsis are probably the easiest orchids for a beginner to grow. Paphiopedilums are tremendously popular orchids. They are often referred to among orchid people by their nickname "Paphs". The flowers are rather odd and do not appeal to everyone, but if you like them they won't disappoint you. The flowers may last up to three months on the plant and are usually very large for the size of the plant. The only drawback to the plants is that they only produce one flower per stem for the most part. There are several species and hybrids that do carry more than one flower per stem. These are known as multiflorals. Be warned, though, multifloral Paphiopedilums are generally large plants, grow slowly and often command a large price tag for a fully adult specimen. For the most part, however, the plants are rather compact in size and a large specimen can be grown in a six pot. Some have beautifully mottled foliage and are attractive as foliage plants when out of flower."

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