FLA 202: Selection of orchids

Selection of orchids

Selection of orchids

Orchids should be selected carefully keeping in view their growing conditions. Certain essential requirements must be met.
- Suitable temperature
- An adequate supply of water
- Plenty of fresh moving air
- Suitable light
- A suitable and adequate supply of essential mineral salts.
When we buy orchid hybrids, we should ask for the ones which will suit our climatic conditions. Another point to be taken into account is to buy orchids according to the type of space you have.
It is all about choosing the right type of plant for the particular conditions and facilities available.
- The only available space you have at house are window still, then you can go for shade loving orchids like Vanda
- For drawing rooms, orchids with foliage should be selected. Paphiopedilum, Phaius, Calanthe.
- For Varandhas, partial shade loving orchids such as Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Rhyncostylis, Aerides which can be humg in wooden baskets can be selected.
- If there is a large space outside, sun loving orchids like Arudiana graminifolia and some Dendrobium, Vanda, Aranda, Arachins, Oncidium plants can be grown.
The choice of orchids should be made in such a way that you get flowers round the year.