Amazing Things About Orchids Calgary Residents Grow

By Doris Rivas


Amazing orchids Calgary florists can find for you will really catch your attention. Beautiful and delicate, they look so rare and fragile, but in fact, they belong to the largest plant family, with up to 25 000 species. Exotic species are especially attractive. In their natural habitat, in tropical forests, they are hanging from trees, with their roots exposed.

Those beautiful plants belong to a family of Liliiflorae, together with irises, lilies and amaryllises. Their common characteristic is that they develop their seeds in ovaries below the flowers. There are numerous seeds in every ovary.

Orchid's delicate structure contains three petals and three sepals, but they are looking quite similar. One of those petals is always different, forming a lip called labellum. On every flower, lip is always on a down side. Stamens and style, or male and female parts, are forming the column.

Most species flower once a year. Attention grabbing flowers will stay there at least a month, even if they are looking so delicate. It's hard to determine when the blooming will start, for the first time, especially if you have hybrids. Anyway, if you know what species you have, you will be able to tell more about your particular plant, and be quite sure what to expect.

It's important to know if your plant need more or less water, how much light it prefers and some other details. Temperature requirements may also vary, and you need to find out about it before starting to grow those amazing flowers.

For the best results, try to achieve the perfectly balanced conditions. This involves an ideal temperature, enough light, just the right amount of humidity and appropriate fertilizer used. Don't forget about air circulation. Beginners might start with hybrids, and try with more demanding species when get more experienced.

Some species like Masdevallia needs lower temperatures, while Vanda enjoys really warm environment. You should keep that in mind when ordering your plants. For some special species you need to provide special conditions. Most species will be perfectly happy living on your window, at least the most popular ones.

Orchids are very sensitive on water. Too much watering may kill your plant. Some species also have some kind of water storage, and you can easily recognize them by leathery leaves, for example. Just make sure you learn about special requirements for every plant you have.

Light is very important, but when you cannot provide enough sun, use some kind of artificial light, it will be also satisfactory. Direct sunlight may cause leaf burns, and when you keep your plants in the window, protect them with some light curtain. Air circulation is essential, and ceiling fan can be very useful.

Changing the pot can also make a difference. It should be done regularly, once a year, maybe. When your plant overgrows its container, you really need to do it. Beautiful orchids Calgary residents can find locally or online will take your breath away. Besides, you might get some valuable advices from those experts. That might help you decide about particular species you are planning to grow.




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