Often they are grown in decorative deep pots as their root systems tend to grow down rather than branch. Although Dendrobium den-DROH-bee-um is a very large and wide-spread genus, several types have impacted the pot plant market. These are popular because they are very floriferous and flowers can last several weeks. Dendrobiums come in an amazing array of sizes, colors, and growing conditions. There are about species, mainly from tropical Asia and Australia.
The common ones have relatively tall canes and take abundant light. They produce lovely sprays of flowers. The most easily available ones that are sold in big-box stores are hybrids of what are called phalaenopsis "types" like that shown at left because they vaguely resemble phalaenopsis.
Plants in the Oncidium family often have flowers that resemble dancing ladies. Oncidiums are extremely popular because they lend themselves to indoor culture. The flowers are also long lived and plants can be found in big box stores and garden centers. Some examples look like these to the right. Many plants in this group have very complex intergeneric backgrounds and a wide range of colors and shapes.
The best hybrids produce colorful sprays which are fragrant. Another popular house-plant genus is Paphiopedilum paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum or lady slipper orchid. Like Phalaenopsis , Paphiopedilum plants have long-lived flowers. Paphiopedilums are the most easily recognized because of their characteristic slipper-like pouch and look like that pictures at left. There are closely related orchids with pouches, some of which are native to North America. The ones available commonly for sale are paphiopedilums, however.
Spotted, warted, hairy, shiny, or striped, they are all intriguing and extremely popular as house plants, particularly in Europe but also in North America.
Most people who have just a few orchids will have a "moth orchid" or Phalaenopsis fail-eh-NOP-sis like the plant shown at right. Phalaenopsis orchids have become the standard for orchids because they have become so widely available and inexpensive.
Their classic presentation, in long, arching sprays with one flower just touching the next, is seen in luxury settings in magazine, hotel lobbies, etc. The white ones are very popular in weddings.
As pot-plants, they are sold in all sorts of places, from grocery stores to high-end florist shops. They do very well in home conditions. In Florida Vanda VAN-duh orchids and hybrids made from vandas are very popular because of their rainbow of colors and frequency of flowering. Many of the species are very fragrant and the flowers long lasting. Vandas look like this Vanda Euanthe sanderiana shown at right. Many of the scientific names of orchids are real tongue-twisters. Fortunately, the main types are not so difficult and you should learn to say them.
Do not be over-concerned with absolutely correct pronunciation. Unlike most orchids, they do well in low light levels, such as a north facing windowsill. They hail from the Andes and like cool, fresh, airy conditions. Cambria orchids are more precisely called Vuylstekeara, a hybrid of Odontoglossum , Miltonia and Cochlioda orchids. They are widely available in garden centres and supermarkets. They like similar conditions to Odonoglossum but will tolerate a wide temperature range.
Oncidium orchids are sometimes known as dancing ladies and usually flower in autumn. They will appreciate a spell outside in summer. Miltonia or pansy orchids are often found on sale at garden centres, and are often actually Miltoniopsis hybrids. They like cooler temperatures but are forgiving of temperature fluctuations.
Paphiopedilum are known as slipper orchids, thanks to the pouch-shaped lip of the flower, used to attract pollinators in the wild. They usually flower from November to March. Move to a cool, bright spot in winter. This charming hardy climber creates a canopy of glossy green foliage, which in summer is strewn with flat white panicles of flowers on long stems.
Add colour to your garden this winter, select from pansy 'Colourburst', 'Grande Fragrance', wallflower 'Wizard' and viola 'Valentino'. A superb evergreen bearing delicate, waxy, bell-shaped flowers in the depths of winter, with lush green foliage for year-round interest.
Home Plants Orchid types explained. Wait until the roots look silvery and do not allow the pot to stand in water Most orchids enjoy humidity — stand on a tray of moist pebbles Pot on every two or three years. Subscribe now. Buy now for spring flowers. Fragrance: Yes, at night. Light needs: Provide bright light Water needs: Soil should be allowed to dry a little between regular waterings.
Food needs: Feed with Orchid Food or a regular plant food at half strength at every other watering. Rest period needed? Not needed for Brassavola nodosa. Easy to grow: Easy. Protect from direct sunlight. Water needs: Allow the top of the soil to dry before watering again. Less water necessary in winter. Rest period: Yes — in wintertime, allow the compost to nearly dry and stop feeding. Check your individual variety.
Fragrance: Yes Light needs: Must have bright light. Water needs: Water generously and until the potting medium is thoroughly soaked, but allow the compost to dry a little between waterings. Rest period: Yes — in wintertime, provide a six week rest period and minimal watering.
Easy to grow: Easy for hybrids. Species are more difficult. Native Habitat: Hybrid. Flowering time: Winter or spring. Fragrance: No Light needs: Needs shade in the summer. Water needs: Water generously with lukewarm water but do not make the soil soggy. Less water needed in winter. Rest period: Not necessary but do cut back a little on feeding and watering. Native Habitat: Tropical parts of Asia and Australia. Flowering time: Usually autumn to early spring.
Fragrance: Some are fragrant. Light needs: Must have strong light. Protect from direct sun in summer. Water needs: Water generously but do not leave potting medium soggy. Reduce water a little in winter. Standards require cool conditions. Flowering time: Varies. Light needs: Must have strong light all year but needs protection from hot sun in summer. Water needs: Water regularly in summer, a little less in spring and hardly at all in winter.
Rest period: Yes, most types need to be rested, with only a tiny amount of water to prevent the plant from shriveling up. Easy to grow? Flowering time: Most will flower during summer. Fragrance: Yes. Light needs: Bright light all year round, but needs protection from hot sun in summer. Water needs: Water regularly while growing, but allow the potting medium to dry out a bit in-between waterings. Rest period: Yes. Provide a tiny amount of water in winter to prevent the pseudobulbs from shriveling up.
Flowering time: Most will flower during spring or summer. Rest period: Not necessary, but do reduce water and feeding a little in winter. Flowering time: Most will flower during spring or fall. The scent is rose or rhubarb pie-like. Light needs: Will need some protection from direct sunlight.
Water needs: This is one orchid that likes to stay moist but not soggy at all times. If possible rain water is preferred. Flowering time: Most will flower in the fall. The scent is often like vanilla. Light needs: Provide bright light but protect from direct, hot sunlight. Water needs: Hybrids require watering all year with a reduction in winter. Species need to be kept dry when not growing. Most will enjoy a spell outdoors in the summer.
Rest period: Hybrids do not need to be rested. Native Habitat: South-East Asia. Some varieties can bloom all year round. Fragrance: No. Light needs: Can tolerate lower light settings better than most orchids. Do not place in direct sunlight. Water needs: Water generously. The potting medium should be moist at all times, but not soggy.
Temperature needs: It varies. Humidity needs: Provide a humidity pebble tray. Rest period: No need to rest but do cut back a little of water and feeding in the winter. Flowering time: Can flower at any time. Some varieties bloom all year round. Light needs: Enjoys bright light but you must protect the plant from hot, direct sunlight.
Water needs: Water generously all year round. Rest period: No need to rest but slightly cooler conditions in fall is beneficial.
Native habitat: Tropical Africa and Madagascar. Flowering time: Winter. Light needs: Moderate light needs. Needs shade in the summer. Water needs: Water all year but allow the surface to dry a little between waterings. Easy to grow: Some species can be a challenge, popular types are easier. Native habitat: China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Flowering time: Early summer. Fragrance: Yes, but very subtle. Light needs: Bletilla enjoys full sun out in the garden, Water needs: Water during dry periods.
Temperature needs: Grows well in mild areas during spring summer but mulch the crown in winter to protect the plants from frost. Easy to grow: Easy in areas with the right temperature range. Flowering time: Varies by type but somewhere between spring and fall. Fragrance: Yes, some smell lovely but others have a foul scent to attract flies.
Light needs: Bright light in winter but should be protected from strong summer sun and placed somewhere shady. Water needs: Water all year but allow to dry a little between waterings. Easy to grow: Most are a challenge but some types are a little easier. Native habitat: Tropical Asia. Flowering time: Usually in spring. Fragrance: Yes, lovely fragrance. Light needs: Bright light in winter but needs shade in summer.
Water needs: Water regularly while in the growing season. Keep the potting medium just about moist. Easy to grow: Not a good houseplant. Most will need a greenhouse. Native habitat: Tropical America. Flowering time: Varies by type. Light needs: Bright light in winter but benefits from a little shade in summer.
0コメント