About Epidendrum Orchid Plants Information On Epidendrum Orchid Care

Cut off the spent flower stems and you will find the plant blooming again in about two months. Fertilize with orchid food every two weeks and water about once per week. Keep the plant moist but the surface of the bark media should not be soggy. Orchids like to be pot bound, so re-potting is not terribly important.

1. How do you prune an epidendrum orchid?
2. How do Crucifix Orchids grow?
3. How do you grow Reed orchids?
4. Do you cut off dead orchid stems?
5. Are crucifix orchids native to Australia?
6. How do I get my crucifix orchid to flower?
7. What Colours do Crucifix Orchids come in?
8. Can you replant a broken orchid stem?
9. Can ground orchids take full sun?
10. How long do ground orchids bloom?
11. How do you fertilize ground orchids?
12. How do I get my orchid to bloom all year?
13. How long do orchids live for?
14. How long does an orchid last?
15. What to do with dead stems on orchids?
16. How often should orchids be watered?
17. How do you fix a dead orchid?
18. Where is the best place to put a orchid?
19. How do you propagate a crucifix orchid from a cutting?

How do you prune an epidendrum orchid?

You can remove the old flower spikes and stems by snapping or cutting them at the base of the plant. Although pruning is not necessary for re-blooming. Often the flower stalk will bloom again in a couple of months.

How do Crucifix Orchids grow?

Crucifix orchids are a great beginner's orchid - they are tough and easy to grow, with long lasting flowers. They can be grown in pots in a free-draining mix, amongst rocks in the garden, or in soil. They like a frost-free climate and flower best in a full sun position.

How do you grow Reed orchids?

Reed orchids need well-drained soil mixes. Fir bark and perlite mixtures work well as a potting mix for containers, while in-ground reed orchids do fine in just plain sandy potting soil. Use reed orchids as informal accent plantings near entries, as a border around a porch, or along a walkway.

Do you cut off dead orchid stems?

It is but normal for any Orchid plant to have wilted and dry stems. When this happens, you only have to cut off those dry and dead stems. Old and dead stems of Orchids will only affect the health of the entire plant because dead tissues will be a breeding ground for pests, insects, bacteria, and fungi.

Are crucifix orchids native to Australia?

A good beginners orchid. Also known as Crucifix Orchids, these plants are native to South America where they have adapted to growing in environments as diverse as dry tropical forests, sunny grassy slopes, steamy jungles and damp rain forests.

How do I get my crucifix orchid to flower?

Cut off the spent flower stems and you will find the plant blooming again in about two months. Fertilize with orchid food every two weeks and water about once per week. Keep the plant moist but the surface of the bark media should not be soggy. Orchids like to be pot bound, so re-potting is not terribly important.

What Colours do Crucifix Orchids come in?

The stunning flower of a crucifix orchid ranges in colours, including orange, red, mauve, purple and yellow!

Can you replant a broken orchid stem?

Flower Stem Pieces

and Oncidium (Oncidium spp.), both kinds of which are hardy from USDA zones 9 through 12, have stiff, upright structures that can be repotted and made into new plants if they break from their parent plant. Trim the broken stem back to a node, and insert it in a pot filled with sphagnum moss.

Can ground orchids take full sun?

Many experts recommend full sun for ground orchids, however, in Central and South Florida, partial to full shade is best. Protect them from frost and select an area with well-draining soil and adequate water. These orchids like regular water from rain or irrigation, but not soggy feet.

How long do ground orchids bloom?

Given lots of fertilizer and nutrition, light, and warmth, Spathoglottis orchids will generally reward you with bright flowers about six to seven months after initial planting. Keep them out of frost, and plant them in a peat-based, well-drained, organic soil mix.

How do you fertilize ground orchids?

Ground orchids are relatively heavy feeders and need regular fertilization. The easiest way to accomplish this is by using a timed-release orchid food and applying it every four to six months.

How do I get my orchid to bloom all year?

2 Orchids also need to experience a temperature differential to trigger blooming. If possible, expose your orchids to nighttime temperatures 10 degrees cooler than the daytime temperatures for two weeks at the start of the orchid's blooming season.

How long do orchids live for?

With good care and regular maintenance, an orchid plant may live for a lifetime — 100 years, or more.

How long does an orchid last?

How long your orchid flowers last, greatly depends on the variety of orchid as well as the care that the blooms receive. Phalaenopsis orchids, one of the most popular types, normally bloom 1-2 times a year and the blooms can last anywhere from 60-120 days.

What to do with dead stems on orchids?

After the flowers drop from the orchid you have three choices: leave the flower spike (or stem) intact, cut it back to a node, or remove it entirely. Remove the flower spike entirely by clipping it off at the base of the plant. This is definitely the route to take if the existing stem starts to turn brown or yellow.

How often should orchids be watered?

So how do you water orchids? The easiest way is to soak your orchid in a bowl of water once every week or two --- when the moss dries out. Unlike most houseplants, you don't need to keep orchid moss evenly moist; if it stays too moist, the orchid can rot.

How do you fix a dead orchid?

Depending on the issue, the orchid can be saved by re-potting, trimming off all the dead roots, cutting out leaves with spreading bacterial infection, relocating the plant, or by stimulating root growth. Below, we'll go through different common scenarios in more detail.

Where is the best place to put a orchid?

The ideal spot for growing orchids is either south or east-facing windows. Usually west windows are too hot while northern windows are too dark. Placing orchids under artificial lights is the last resort if you can't find a good location to grow your orchids.

How do you propagate a crucifix orchid from a cutting?

Cut a stem on your orchid at least 12 inches long near the base using pruning shears or a sharp knife. Divide the stem into several 3- to 4-inch sections, making sure each segment has a dormant bud. 2. Line a shallow tray with sphagnum moss, and mist the moss until it is thoroughly damp.