How to Grow Orchids Outside
Study which types of orchids do well outdoors in your climate., Make sure freezing temperatures and frost are done for the season before moving your plants outdoors. , Situate orchids in an area with just slightly more light than the orchids got...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Study which types of orchids do well outdoors in your climate.
Some types of orchid fare better outside than others.
Do an Internet search for "distribution of orchid species." If a species is listed for your part of the world, the flowers should be able to grow outside. -
Step 2: Make sure freezing temperatures and frost are done for the season before moving your plants outdoors.
, You have to gradually acclimate orchids to the greater intensity and amount of light outdoors.
As time passes, move the orchids to areas with less shade.
Set aside a place for your orchids to grow where they will be shielded from the sun part of the time.
Place the orchids under a shade cloth that allows you to expose the orchids to sunlight some of the time.
Or place the orchids in pots on benches under trees. ,, There are more insects outdoors than indoor.
Keep orchids raised off the ground so pests can't easily crawl into the pots or baskets. -
Step 3: Situate orchids in an area with just slightly more light than the orchids got indoors.
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Step 4: Water outdoors orchids more frequently than indoor plants because the orchids will be open to air and sunlight
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Step 5: which dry orchids and potting medium faster.
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Step 6: Spray outdoors orchids with a mix of water
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Step 7: horticulture oil or neem oil and several drops of liquid dish detergent every 3 weeks to keep insects away.
Detailed Guide
Some types of orchid fare better outside than others.
Do an Internet search for "distribution of orchid species." If a species is listed for your part of the world, the flowers should be able to grow outside.
, You have to gradually acclimate orchids to the greater intensity and amount of light outdoors.
As time passes, move the orchids to areas with less shade.
Set aside a place for your orchids to grow where they will be shielded from the sun part of the time.
Place the orchids under a shade cloth that allows you to expose the orchids to sunlight some of the time.
Or place the orchids in pots on benches under trees. ,, There are more insects outdoors than indoor.
Keep orchids raised off the ground so pests can't easily crawl into the pots or baskets.
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