General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name-  Orchidaceae
  • Common Names- Orchids
  • Spread- 20-36 inches** (depends upon varieties)
  • Height- 12-48 inches** (depends upon varieties)
  • Average Production- 35-50 flowers per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 180-240 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Porous and fast draining soil
  • Soil moisture- 22%
  • Soil pH- 5.5-6.5
  • Sun Requirements- Partial sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring (February-March)
  • Temperature range- 12-28 Celsius

Tips to Grow Orchids

  1. Arrange good quality orchid nursery plant.
  2. The soil should be combined with perlite, peat and horticultural charcoal. 
  3. Orchids are typically grown in terra-cotta pots to allow for extra airflow. There are even special orchid pots which have wide drainage slits around the sides of the pot.
  4. Hold the nursery plant upright in the new pot and fill in around it with new potting media, tamping down gently, to about 1 inch from the top of the pot.
  5. Some orchid species have individual preferences, but all need a balance of light, air, water, food, rest, and, from time to time, a new pot in order to thrive.
  6. In blooming time you can feel the beauty of orchids and a beautiful display in your place.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers