Care of Orchids: Growing orchids for beginners

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Within these pages, you will find a wealth of information about one of Planet Earth's most beautiful flowers - the Orchid (or the Orchidaceae family of flowers).

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About Orchids, A Chat by Frederick Boyle
If you've never read this timeless classic I'd urge you to do so now. Written in 1893, Boyle discusses orchids with a passion like no other. His book is packed with useful information and best of all it's 100% FREE. Click the link above and beef up your orchid knowledge.

Growing Orchids for Beginners
Learn how to take care of orchids with our introductory article.

Dendrobium Orchid Care Tips
Learn hw to care for your Dendrobium Orchid.

How to Take Care of Orchids Part 1: Choosing Your Orchid
In the first part of our mini-series on how to look after orchids, find out some of things to consider when selecting an orchid to grow.

How to Take Care of Orchids Part 2: Potting Media
Although orchids should never be grown in soil, there are a number of options for the potting media you use.

How to Take Care of Orchids Part 3: Light
The amount of light that your orchid is exposed to is an important part of growing orchids.

How to Take Care of Orchids Part 4: Water
How often should you water your orchid? Find out in part four of our mini-series.

How to Take Care of Orchids Part 5: Fertilizer
Fertilizer is important for your orchid to get all the nutrients necessary for healthy growth.

How to Take Care of Orchids Part 6: Temperature & Humidity
Discover the optimum temperature and humidity for your orchid.

Choosing your Orchid Fertilizer
The pros and cons of manufactured and home-made orchid fertilizers.

Cymbidium Orchid Care Tips
Like Dendrobiums, Cymbidium Orchids are an ideal choice for the beginner orchid grower. This article discusses some of the things an amateur Cymbidium cultivator should consider.

How to Make a Humidity Tray for Orchids
Cut the cost of looking after your orchids by making your own humidity tray.

How to Water Orchids : Our Top Ten Tips
How do you water your orchid? How often should you water your orchid? Find out the answers to these plus more in our Watering Orchids Primer.

The History of an Exotic, Romantic Flower - The Orchid
Jon Kelly delves into the spectacular history of the orchid.

Orchid Errors with Brian, The Orchid Guy
Learn how to care for orchids by seeing what happens when errors are made.

Orchids - Care of Orchids Top 5 Questions
Find out the answers to the five most commonly asked questions about how to look after orchids.

The Significance of Orchid Potting Mix
Jason Hobbs explains the advantages and disadvantages of the different elements that are used in orchid potting media.

Repotting Orchids
Learn how to re-pot your orchids with Jan Wilson's easy to follow guide.

Orchid Fertilizer
Jan Wilson discusses orchid fertilizer - an essential ingredient of caring for orchids.

How to take care of orchids by Marco Cello
Marco Cello gives his expert advice on how to take care of orchids.

The Best Way to Mist a Orchid
How should you mist your orchid? Find out here.