How To Grow And Repotting Orchids - Gardening Tips

The beauty, incredible diversity ad complexity of orchid flowers are unrivalled in the plant world. These exotic beauties ...

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🌸 Orchids are one of the most beautiful and diverse flowers in the plant kingdom.

🌿 There are over 30,000 species and 200,000 hybrid varieties of orchids, making them one of the largest families of plants in the world.

🏡 Orchids can be grown both indoors and outdoors.

🌱 Some orchids are easier to grow than others, with Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, and Paphiopedilum orchids recommended for beginners.

🚫 Orchids should not be potted in soil like other flowers, as their roots require more air and a looser, more porous mix.

♻️ Common potting mix options for orchids include bark chips, sphagnum moss, coconut husks, charcoal, perlite, and even styrofoam pellets.

✨ Experiment with different potting mixes or ask an expert for their recipe to find the best one for your orchids.

💧 Make sure to add water to your potting mix and strain it before using for optimal results.

🪴 There are two basic potting mix options for orchids: a fine mix for slipper orchids and orchids that enjoy more moisture, and a medium mix for cattleyas, phalaenopsis, and other mature orchids.

⚠️ Beware of over-watering your orchids, as it can be detrimental to their health. Remember to choose a pot with proper drainage holes.

Timestamped Summary

00:16 Orchids are a diverse and beautiful type of flower.

00:30 There are over 30,000 species and 200,000 hybrid varieties of orchids.

00:41 Some orchids can be grown indoors or outdoors.

01:04 Orchids should not be potted in soil like other flowers.

01:08 Orchid roots need air and a loose, porous mix.

01:18 Materials like bark chips, moss, and charcoal can be used as potting mix.

01:50 Two basic potting mixes can be made, one for slipper orchids and one for mature orchids.

02:35 Orchids are comfortable being in smaller pots.

02:46 Over-watering is the enemy of orchids, and they need pots with drainage holes.

02:59 When repotting orchids, remove dead or rotting roots and divide the root matter if needed.

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Q&A

How many different species and hybrid varieties of orchids are there?

There are over 30,000 different species and over 200,000 hybrid varieties of orchids.

What are some of the easiest orchids for beginners to grow?

Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, and Paphiopedilum orchids are amongst the easiest orchids for beginners to grow.

Can orchids be potted in soil like other blooming flowers?

No, orchids should not be potted in soil. Most orchid roots need more air and benefit from a looser, more porous mix.

What are some examples of potting mix options for orchids?

Some examples of potting mix options for orchids include bark chips, sphagnum moss, coconut husks, charcoal, perlite, and styrofoam pellets.

What are the recommended potting mixes for slipper orchids, most oncidiums, miltonias, and orchids with small roots?

The recommended potting mix for slipper orchids, most oncidiums, miltonias, and orchids with small roots is a mix of 4 parts fine coco husk, 1 part fine charcoal, and 1 part perlite.

What are the recommended potting mixes for cattleyas, phalaenopsis, and other mature orchids?

The recommended potting mix for cattleyas, phalaenopsis, and other mature orchids is a mix of 4 parts medium coco husk, 1 part medium charcoal, and 1 part perlite.

How should orchids be potted and what should be done with the roots?

Choose a smaller pot with plenty of drainage holes and remove the orchid from its original pot. Remove any dead or rotting roots and divide the root matter into sections if needed before placing the plant in its new pot.