Main points Personal growing tips Suitable plants for DallasTexas Growing environments Recommended supplies Other Common orchid vocabulary Tips for Success Trial and error Experiment with different varieties ID: 815432
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Orchid Growing 101
Slide2What you can expect to learn today:
Main points:
Personal growing tips
Suitable plants for Dallas/Texas
Growing environments
Recommended supplies
Other:
Common orchid vocabulary
Slide3Tips for Success
Trial and error
Experiment with different varieties
Orchids on the cheap
Orchids are not as fragile as you might think
Leave it alone!
Slide4Orchids in Dallas/Texas
Most tolerant:
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobiums
Cattleyas
Epidendrum (Reed Stem Orchid)
Tolerant with more humidity:
Oncidiums
Vandas
Slide5Example orchids from previous slide
Slide6Where to grow?
Greenhouse
Inexpensive to Expensive
Plastic and PVC pipe (Amazon)
Kits (Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes)
Permanent structures (Turner Greenhouse, Texas Greenhouse, etc.)
Indoors
Light Carts
Indoor Gardening Supplies
Terrariums
Slide7Greenhouse Growing
Things you need:
Rock floors
Shelves with drainage
Space for hanging plants is a plus!
Vents, vents, vents!
Shade cloth
Fans (both inside and exhaust)
Water (for humidity)
NO MISTERS!
Slide8Let’s take a moment to talk about pests!
When growing in a greenhouse, you are likely to encounter pests
More plants in the space
Outdoor elementsLess control over weather and temperatureCommon pestsMealybugsAntsScale AphidsSnails/SlugsRats
Solutions:LadybugsRat trapsRubbing alcoholOrange oilPesticidesThough I recommend only using when you see a problem. Frequent use will damage your plants.
Avoid pests:Space your plants outDo not over waterClean your orchids every so often
Slide9Pest Photos
Slide10Indoor and Light Cart
Growing
Highly recommend for newbies!
Less chance of pests
Fewer plants, easier to monitor
Grow carts provide fantastic growing environment
Built in humidity trays
Stimulates more frequent blooming
Things to watch out for:
Pets
Improper lighting
Improper watering
Improper humidity
Dust
Slide11Terrarium Growing
Another great option for beginners
Mimics a greenhouse environment without the expense
What you need:Pet store terrariumRocks in the bottomGrow light (or a very sunny window)Mini fan for circulationMist frequently!
Slide12Supplies that I love and use!
Plastic orchid pots
I use terracotta orchid pots too, but they are harder to keep clean
LECA clay balls
Orchid mix
Better-Gro from Lowes is my favorite
Miracle grow fertilizer
Slide13Orchid Pots
Slide14LECA Clay Balls
Slide15Orchid Mix
Orchid Bark v Sphagnum Moss
Slide16Let’s wrap up!
Try a bunch of techniques until you find the ones that work for you.
When in doubt, leave it alone!
Have fun and don’t stress!Email me if you have questions or doubts. I am happy to help!miller.walker@sbcglobal.net
Slide17Questions?