EP 31: Understanding Orchids & Proper Care Techniques

Описание: I brought a Moth Orchid home. Now what? Orchids are a huge diverse family of plants. Learn how to care for your grocery store orchid while also gaining a deeper understanding of the family Orchidaceae as a whole.






ORCHIDS DISCUSSED TODAY

1. ​ Phalaenopsis Aka Moth Orchid (most common)
2. ​ Dendrobiums - My fav genus! Easy to source.
3. ​ Terrestrial / Ground Orchids - Behave more like "normal" plants. Two common ground orchids are Epidendrum radicans / Reed Stem (sun) and Spathoglottis plicata (shade). Easy to source.
4. Florida Vanilla Orchid: Vanilla phaeantha, Vanilla dilloniana, and Vanilla barbellata *commercially exploited. be mindful.
5. ​ Water-spider orchid (Habenaria repens)
6. ​ The cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor) *rare, be mindful if sourcing.
7. ​ Florida butterfly orchid (Encyclia tampensis) commercially exploited, be mindful
8. ​ Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) Beautiful foliage. Easy to source. Recommended for indoors by UF IFAS.





SOURCES


American Orchid Society


https://www.aos.org/orchids/articles/...


UF IFAS


https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.e...


Florida Nature Photography


https://www.floridanaturephotography....


St Augustine Orchid Society


https://staugorchidsociety.org/PDF/20...