The secrets of growing Orchids
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The task of growing orchids is not easy, it set in motion the complicated growth processes of the orchid plant, and by maintaining an appropriate balance, ensuring the continuation of that process. Using the energy provided by light, green leaf chlorophyll transforms carbon dioxide from the air and mineral salts from moisture into sugar and other carbohydrates. These carbohydrate energy stored until needed either for reconstruction of plant tissue or for flowering.
The pseudobulbs of some types, large leathery leaves of others, and as thin sheets grass orchids lacking pseudobulbs are storage tanks. The cycle will continue only if the grower devotes the utmost attention to the requirements special orchid. The reward for his devotion comes when the brilliant bloom and beauty of the tropics is reproduced in the greenhouse.
One of the many points to keep in mind is the question of how much light should be admitted. It must decide whether to grow the plants’ soft ‘or hard’, to use parlance of experienced growers. The amateur must make his own choice.
To grow ‘soft’ means to shade the Plants From the sun to still leaves a beautiful Dark Green. There is no doubt that this method produces the most beautiful plants, but the quality of the flower is a question that can not be answered so definitely. In ‘soft’ conditions care must be exercised not to shade to the point where flower growth is affected.
To grow ‘hard’ means to allow so much light that the leaves have decided overtones of yellow. This method, while spoiling the appearance of the plant, is said by its supporters to give more bloom. Too much light must be avoided, as they burn the plant and the growth was interrupted. Dry, yellow flower sheaths sometimes result from such sunburn, and outbreaks vapor emerging and will become subject to destruction by wet rot. Cut the top of a sheath with a sharp knife will allow air to get to the root and can save you.
Once the amateur has made the choice between “soft” and “hard” methods, treatment later must be consistent. If the sun provide few details, more moisture and air are required. If plants are grown with the sun at least that need less moisture, but increased ventilation may be necessary to keep the air fresh.
Too large an increase in temperature during winter is a common mistake for growers orchids. Plants store up energy during daylight hours and emit energy or sweating at night. Increase in night heat increases transpiration. Periods shorter daylight decrease the production of energy.
If the plant loses more energy at night that is able to store during the day, obviously going to suffer. Orchids are very susceptible to the blows of any kind, and take considerable time to recover – if they ever do. This danger must be into account in relation to sunburn, cold, or energy deficit.
The problem of the amount of heat that is closely linked to the question of light. The most climates in the temperate zone require artificial heat in the orchid house to complement that provided by the sun. Automatic controls simplify the matter, but do not take the place of intellectual work. The beginner must watch his plants carefully, combining all his knowledge of orchids with solicitous observation and a strong mix of green thumb.
The producer should vary heat conditions to balance other conditions of the house and plants. As in most native habitats, the temperature may be a few degrees lower in winter than in summer. This is another point on which there is a difference of opinion.
Experimentation with orchids is extremely precarious because their life cycle is so long, five to seven years from seed to bloom, and the cause of the damage may have been forgotten in the six or eight months before it becomes obvious.
These are some of the variables that come into play for serious orchidist. Conquer them, and has strong potential to increase some wonderful blooms.
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