Special Care for Orchids
Special care for orchids
Orchids need to be located in well-lit, but not receive direct sunlight. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 12 º C and 25 ° C, because most of them come from tropical climates. Must be located in ventilated areas and wetlands to prevent the attack of bacteria. Watering should be abundant and daily, depending on the species concerned.
It is convenient to use saline or lime to water them, but distilled water or rainwater. There are exclusive orchid fertilizer should never be used in excess because they can damage the plant. The transplant must be performed every two years so that the soil does not lose its properties, pruning is necessary to control their formation and growth.
Curiosities of the plant
The orchid is one of the most cherished and cultivated flowers in the world of gardening, it has the greatest number of species in the plant kingdom (about 24,000). As a curiosity we note that one can measure a few inches and others get to have the bearing of a tree.
They are flowers that have attracted people for a long time as a symbol of love, lust and beauty. In medieval times took advantage to make teas, home remedies and aphrodisiacs. It is also said to be one of the fundamental ingredients of various potions, also when they appear in dreams represent romance and love.