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Want A View
Start Growing Orchids On
TreesDo you live in Southern Florida or California? If you do then you can
really enjoy orchids year round. Growing orchids on trees can be a
blast. It can enhance any surrounding. Beautiful, colorful orchid plants
will make your outdoor area very inviting.
Imagine the expression on the faces of your guests when they see orchids
growing on your trees. First, though, you will need a tree that does
allow some sunlight to beam through. Trees like palms and citrus are
some prime examples. Oaks may even be candidates.
To be sure that you are in a suitable area look on an agriculture
climate
map and if you live in zone 11 you can do this successfully. Remember
their are micro-climates that could allow you to plant these further
North.
You will need to pair the right orchids with the right amount of
sunlight that is available. In a really sunny area vandas would be a
good choice to start growing orchids on trees. In shaded areas
phalaenopsis or cattleyas are a great choice. If you need help an orchid
grower will be helpful.
The first rule you should follow before attaching orchids growing on
trees is to attach it during the time the orchids are growing their
roots.
For example, if you are attaching a cattleya you would do this during
the months of January or February. If you choose two months before the
orchid plants will bloom your in the right timeframe.
Attach the orchids with either cotton twine or a monofilament like
fishing line. Wrap the plant firmly but not to damage the roots and
pseudopods to the tree. It will usually take several times around to do
this.
It will be important to successfully start growing orchids on trees to
mist the orchids almost daily unless there is rain. This needs to
continue for about two months until the roots attach themselves to the
tree. Also, don't forget the fertilizer.
By the time this occurs your orchid plants should be blooming and really
enhancing your landscape. Orchid plants will brighten any area indoors
or out. But, to have orchids on your trees is such a beautiful
back to nature experience.
Author: Bob Roy
Did you know that in
http://orchid-store.orchids-plus-more.com store we are selling
orchids which are growing on wood bark and cork.
These are all ready
rooted and it will make any surroundings take on a lovely view. Take a
look at our examples of growing orchids on trees.
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About the author:
Bob has become fascinated with orchids. Once it gets into your
bloodstream it's hard to turn it off. Over a year ago I developed
Orchids Plus More Web site full with information and also our Orchid
Store. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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