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Orchids – Orchidaceae <\/em>(family of the same name) – are delicate exotic flowers that many folks love to grow. However, the look, size, and color of these sensitive flowers vary greatly due to over 22,000 different species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to care for orchids may appear tricky, but we’ll break it all down for you. Some orchids require bright lighting and frequent waterings and pruning. But other orchid types expect low interactions, indirect lighting, and little to no water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conditions like the medium (soil) type, wind, pot size, humidity, fertilization, and ambient temperature can also be drastically different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wispy, regal – and dare I say mystical – appeal of Orchids have always drawn my eye. But the trauma of other gardeners\u2019 care horror stories scared me away for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I struggle to keep four human kids alive. No way, I could handle a demanding Orchid. Until I had no choice. Five years later, she\u2019s still growing strong and beautiful. And she has six siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the proper care and growing conditions, you’ll be able to enjoy being an Orchid grower with any Orchidaceae <\/em>species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the different needs of Orchid species, there are some basic tips you can use whenever you wonder about caring for orchids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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