Blue Orchids-Environment Sensitive

The environment is another major concern when it comes to growing orchids. Generally, blue orchid plants won’t grow properly in regular soil. Gardeners claim that the best growing soil for blue orchid plants should consist of fiber, fir bark and pine bark. Lucky for you, many garden centers now sell ready made orchid fertilizer mixtures which you can purchase and use right away, rather than racking your neighborhood in search of all types of barks and fiber. The plants should also be nurtured with potash-rich fertilizer, particularly from June to mid-October. It is very important to follow a Practical Guide to Orchid Care to achieve the best results in growing orchids.

Water and sunlight are two other factors that can determine the success of your blue orchid mission. Water plays an important role in the flowering of blue orchids, so that it’s necessary to water them thoroughly during their growing season from June to September. The blue orchid plant doesn’t crave for water, though, and keeping it moist would be sufficient during other months. Watering should be stopped for two weeks once the flowers bloom. Indirect sunlight throughout the day is sufficient to keep an orchid plant in good health, whereas direct sun rays can cause potential ‘burning’ of its leaves. To obtain more information about this outstanding plant please visit our Orchids Store. Bring some more beauty to your home and to your life!

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