Russian sage is easy to care for and fun to grow in any perennial flower bed or landscaping.
07.08.2023 - 11:41 / blog.fantasticgardeners.co.uk
Are you interested in growing orchids but feel a bit intimidated? Don’t worry! Orchids are beautiful, exotic flowers that can add a touch of luxury to any home. Although they have a reputation for being difficult to care for, many varieties of orchids are easy to grow with just a little knowledge.
Orchids are not like traditional potted plants; they have different requirements for care, but if you learn what they need, they can bloom for months each year and live for years and even decades.
Here are the main requirements for how to take care for orchids indoor:
Orchids come in all shapes and sizes, each with different light requirements. Some orchids, like Vanda orchids, require full sun, while others, like moth orchids (Phalaenopsis), need bright but indirect light.
East- or west-facing windowsills are perfect for moth orchids and other varieties that need bright but indirect light. However, too much light can scorch the leaves of any orchid.
Knowing the plant’s preferences to give optimum care to your orchid is good. Some orchids use environmental cues, such as temperature changes, to know when to prepare for blooming. Some orchids prefer warmer temperatures, while others are intermediate or cool growing. Most species will do OK in intermediate conditions where it isn’t blazing hot or cold air.
Also, it is essential to understand the appropriate amount of light for the type of orchid you have, as they have very different light needs.
For example, even a ‘high light’ orchid may suffer if you place it on a full-sun window. A ‘low light’ orchid will not be happy indefinitely in the middle of a room far from any light source.
Nort-facing windows may provide too little light, even for the ‘low light’ orchids, but if you place them
Russian sage is easy to care for and fun to grow in any perennial flower bed or landscaping.
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