Chrissy Downunder
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Chrissy
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My Orchids Journal
http://myorchidsjournal.blogspot.com/
Orchids,traditionally, the exclusive province of the wealthy specialists are now grown and enjoyed in the homes and greenhouses around the world. The myth that orchids are impossibly difficult and expensive to grow is gradually being dispelled by home orchids growers just like me
- Author: Klara
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- Tags: garden orchid orchid care orchid cultivation growing orchids orchid plants
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Miltonia spectabilis var alba x odm Holiday Gold
This is another interesting orchid from my collection that just flowered - its Miltonia spectabilis var alba x odm Holiday Gold. Its rather a rare cross and a beautiful orchid to have and to admire.Despite being a collectors item its actually very ea...
Cymbidium Orchid - James Toya Velvet
This cymbidium orchid currently in flower in my garden - it's name James Toya Velvet and it's been created by one of the innovative cymbidium AU breeder for a cut flower market.Couple of years ago I was able to obtain a few unflowered seedlings of th...
Cymbidium Orchid -Kakadu Sunset Firegold
Here is another Cymbidium orchid currently in flower from my collection. It's name - Kakadu Sunset var Firegold. It's been created by one of the well known Australian orchid breeders and the plant really lives up to it's name.The flowers are huge of ...
Oncidium orchid - Facade x Quennervaris
Oncidiums are one of the wonderful genus for orchid collectors since it contains huge numbers and a large diversity of plant habits and floral features that a grower can spend a lifetime collecting and learning about them.They currently numbering mor...
Cymbidium Orchid - spp insigne
One of the beautiful cymbidium species, cymbidium insigne in my collection currently in flower. This species native to China, Vietnam and Thailand, grows in high altitudes and have many showy pale pink flowers. Its one of the most important species ...
Cymbidium Orchid - Viva Las Vegas
This is another of my cymbidium orchids that currently flowering and its name - Viva Las Vegas.It's flowers are large brown/bronze color with spotted velvety lip and it was bread for cut flower markets by one of the most innovative Australian cymbidi...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 7 comments.
Nuray Ahmet
The photos are just amazing. I love the colours. İ enjoying your blog. Thanks for the friendship
eurica
This blog is not good for the faint willed plant/flower lover. I can not stop wishing. Your photos are lovely. It looks so easy with the special orchid baskets hanging around in the garden filled with the beautiful blooms. I will visit often and maybe you can talk me into trying orchids.
Mariamichelle
Beautiful blog! I mean who can get enough of orchids? My house and classroom are heavily decorated with them - fake unfortunately! Love your photos!
Scott Rose
Insightful, well written and informative blog on orchids! Great photography, too. Overall, an excellent blog.
Mishelle
What a beautiful orchids you have - thank you for showing them and for notes on how to grow them
Learn the best way to Grow Orchids
Growing orchids can be easy. Aside from the vast online sources, common sense, attention and patience will bring you through the amazing experience of orchid growing. The main two things to note when you grow orchids are moisture and light.
Water can make or break your orchid. Remember that orchids are air plants meaning they should have free air circulating around them. If you haven't noticed, orchids are found where there is constant breeze. Stagnant air certainly does not allow drying of potting mixture and foliage. During sunny days it might be necessary to spray mist or wet the orchid house floor to enhance vaporization.
One good indicator if your orchid is getting enough sunlight is the leaf color. Generally, leaves should be a bright green rather than dark green. Dark green means that the orchid should have more light while reddish green indicates possibly too much light. Try to protect the leaves from hard sun with sheer curtains or move it back from the window.
It doesn't take a PHD to grow orchids. With the right sources coupled with dedication, it wouldn't be a surprise to see your orchids will multiply.
You may also visit my site on how to grow orchids at http://www.orchidsgrowing.com/blog
Posted: April 7th, 2009 | Report This Comment