By Liz Johnson
Basic Steps to good fortune: Orchids
Using a mixture of bite-sized, simply obtainable details, and encouraging pictures of plausible results,
the basic Steps sequence promotes gardening as a true excitement instead of a back-breaking chore.
No different staff within the plant nation can fit the tremendous variety discovered in the orchid family.
Simple Steps: Orchids positive factors the surprising variety of plant types, and impressive colours seize the mind's eye and encourage orchid lovers in addition to new growers.
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Plant it in a tiny pot of damp moss. Water well with rainwater, drain, and place it in a warm propagator in a shaded position. Keep the plantlets at 68–75°F (20–24°C) by day, at least 64°F (18°C) at night, and keep the moss moist. After about three weeks, roots will develop, so feed with a very dilute orchid fertilizer. After three months, increase the food strength to normal. No ventilation is required for the first two weeks. After this, ventilate a little during the day to stop excessive buildup of moisture.
The orchid flower should stay fresh for the occasion and for a day or two afterward. 53 54 Displaying orchids Orchid boutonniere This eye-catching boutonniere is perfect for weddings or other special occasions. Choose long-lasting, structured foliage to complement the flower. Tip for success If you have time, wrapping the stems of your chosen foliage and orchid separately, before taping them together (in step 3), will make your arrangement even sturdier. Orchid boutonniere 1 Cut an orchid flower with a short stem, then push florist’s wire up into the back of the flower, through the stem.
50 Displaying orchids Table display A simple table display is a great way to enjoy your orchids when they are in flower. The plants used here to striking effect are Colmanara Masai ‘Red’. Table display 51 1 Choose a plastic-lined basket that is deep enough to cover your plant pots with 2 in (5 cm) to spare. Fill the container with a layer of clay pebbles, or similar material, to allow for adequate drainage. 2 Water your plants thoroughly and let them drain before arranging them in the container.