Orchids are doubtless one of the most beautiful flowers we can find at the flower supplier near to our home. There are many varieties of orchid plants: thousands of different natural species and even more hybrids. As for the latter ones, my approach is that, if we can find and grow beautiful natural orchids, why should we go for hybrids? Since hybrids have somehow an unnatural component. However, while that is only my opinion, it is undeniable that some hybrids are very nice orchids too.

It is very interesting to know that the different species of orchids will bloom also differently. Whereas some species will bloom only once a year, other specimens display their flowers two or three times a year. More or less rare species are even proudly showing their flowers permanently!

One of the most important things to take into consideration regarding the proper care of your orchid is the amount of watering it needs. Imagine your orchid in its natural environment with tropical rain and high humidity level. This will already give you a good idea of your plant’s needs. If you want to grow your orchids in your garden, you should know that watering your orchid once a week is a good rule. Nonetheless, if you live in a dry place, you may want to water your orchid twice or even three times a week, but always sparingly.

Two other factors that you should take into account when growing your orchid plants are light and temperature conditions. Natural habitats for orchids are usually tropical places. They naturally grow in warm countries and even in "virgin forests". Therefore, and although the ideal temperature can vary depending on the species, we can say that almost all orchid plants use to enjoy a good deal of daylight and thrive on a temperature between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. As for the night, when outdoors, it is not convenient for your orchid to stay under 50 degrees Fahrenheit… On the other hand, by growing your orchid indoors, it is a very good practice to place your plant at the eastern looking window to avoid the hard rays of the afternoon sun.