The Ins And Outs Of Caring For Your Jewel Orchid Plant
Jewel Orchid Plant Care starts with the basics. You must have an understanding of how they grow and what is involved in the orchid growing process. When you get started with growing orchid plants, there are many things you must take into consideration. It takes time and effort for anyone wanting to have an orchid garden. Before you start planting your orchid plants, there are some very important considerations to be made.
Jewel orchid plants require a high level of humidity to thrive. This means that it’s best to place them in a location that gets about eight to ten hours of direct sunlight. Jewel orchids do not require much of a compliment from its neighbors in the wild. In fact, they can live in very low light situations without any difficulty. On the other hand, they do greatly benefit from having a big buddy in the garden. They will get enough sun to survive but will need a little help if they are going to survive a little more in the wild.
One very important aspect of taking care of your jewel orchid plants is using the correct potting mix. For these orchids, potting mix is water-based and specially formulated to allow the plant to root well. They do better in this type of soil. The general rule of thumb is, the more water your plant gets, the better the potting mix will work to keep it healthy and looking its best.
Another key aspect of taking care of these plants is the way you prune your jewel orchid plants. Unlike other plants, which have certain growth habits that are pre-determined, these plants have completely different needs depending on where they are located on your orchid bed. For example, if you put your orchid in a bigger pot, it will need pruning, especially around the base. This is because the plant will need room to grow up. Likewise, if you put your orchid in a smaller pot, you will want to prune more often to help the plant grow up and spread out.
Like most orchids, jewel plants also need certain nutrients to stay healthy and growing. They need a specific ratio of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium to properly flourish. Too little or none of these elements and your plants will become unhealthy. The best way to judge if your plants are getting enough of these essential nutrients is by checking the bottom of your orchid container to see if there is a brownish tint to the leaves.
If you find that there are no leaves on the bottom of your orchid potting mix, it is a good indicator that you are not getting enough nutrients. You should then fertilize the plant every two weeks using a high nitrogen, high potting mix. Just make sure to use a fertilizer high enough in the amounts listed above, so the roots don’t get too much. After fertilizing, you should water your plants very gently. Once a month you should separate the potted plants from the others, so the soil doesn’t get washed away during the process.
When you have successfully managed to care for your new plant, it is time to know how to take care of it. As mentioned before, your plant will need extra light, but you will also need to water it often to keep it green and healthy. You should always rinse your plant off with a very clean and clear water. You will also need to mist the leaves of your orchid pots with a low moisture solution to help keep the fungus at bay.
There are many resources available for your orchid planting needs. Online garden nurseries have a wide selection of beautiful and easy care plants for you to choose from. Online orchid catalogs will also have more information on how to care for your newly purchased orchid. Whatever you do, don’t stress over your orchid plant care. Keep a positive attitude and make sure you remember to take good care of your orchid.