Blue Orchids

Posted on April 4, 2009, 2:52 am, by Orchids Care, under blue orchids.

Blue Orchids: How To Grow Them

A blue orchid is something that you should value, because it’s actually a rare orchid. Some blue orchid varieties are even on the brink of extinction because of destruction to their natural environment.

For novice growers, blue orchids can be a challenge to grow. But with patience and the right information, they’re able to produce flowers thrice a year, with each bloom lasting over a month. You can start to grow blue orchids by following the steps below.

* Choose their most natural environment.

Out in the forest, blue orchids grow along the barks of tree with their roots hanging aerially and freely, and this is the key to growing healthy blue orchids. At home, you can grow them along a large piece of cork bark, or in baskets, with their roots hanging freely so they can absorb moisture in the air.

* Choose the correct soil combination.

Blue orchids do not grow in every day garden soil. They grow best on pine bark, fir bark, osmunda fiber. You should buy a pre-made potting mix made especially for blue orchids.

* Give the correct amount of sunlight.

Put your blue orchids in an area will they get the maximum amount of sunlight since they prefer extreme sunlight.

* Feed your blue orchids.

Every two weeks from June to the middle of October, give your blue orchids good plant food with high potassium at half strength. And from November until the start of June, feed your blue orchids once a month with high potash food at quarter strength.

* Water your blue orchids aplenty.

Water your plants everyday from June to September, which is actually the growing season. For the other months of the year, it’s enough to keep them moist. After your blue orchids bloom, give them a two-week rest and allow them to dry before watering them again.

* Re-pot with care.

When your blue orchids are already flowering, you need to report them every year or two so they’ll continue to produce flowers.

here are some lovely examples of these blue orchids.

her photo credit: sjdunphy