Orchids FAQs
What kind of orchids are suitable for a basket-style pot?
A basket is best for orchids with pendant flowers, or orchids that are sprawling or have heavy roots. A basket is generally made of wire, plastic, mesh, wood or pottery – which materials allow air to circulate around the compost and roots. Orchids such as Stanhopea, Gongora and Acineta grow best and look the most beautiful when cultivated in an open basket.What is the best way to acclimate an orchid plant to a new location?
Bringing home a flowering orchid plant is complicated. Orchid plants do not like to be moved and no orchid will survive for long on the dining room table. When you get the plant home, it will be in shock from being moved and if it is blooming, there will probably be lost blooms right off the bat. You can leave it in a display place for about a week, but it’s better to find its permanent place and leave it there. Every type has different light, water and humidity needs and all these things must be taken into account when choosing a location.Are special lights needed to cultivate indoor orchids?
Many have been successful using regular fluorescent lights. You can buy more expensive fluorescent plant lights that offer a broader light spectrum. An inexpensive way to achieve similar results is to alternate one cool-white fluorescent bulb with one warm-white fluorescent bulb. Some experts even use a red bulb to complete the spectrum, but there is a danger of burning the plants so this option should only be undertaken by experienced growers.
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