Orchids for Dummies - Steven A Frowine

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Auteur(s) : Steven A Frowine

Editeur : Wiley

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/03/2022

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 336

Expédition : 544

Dimensions : 23.1 x 18.6 x 2.3

ISBN : 1119854954

Résumé :

Become a plant parent to some of the most stunning?flowering plants?you've ever seen?

Orchids display?more?beautiful and exotic?flowers?than?you'll find?on other flowering plants,?but they?do require some love and care to grow well.?With help from?Orchids?For?Dummies, anyone can?be successful in growing and flowering?these gorgeous?and fragrant?plants in their?garden or home!?

This?step-by-step guide?shows you how to select?orchids?that will thrive in your own unique environment and how to water, fertilize, repot, and propagate?them?on your own. You'll learn to decipher complicated orchid names (phalaenopsis, anyone?)?and create spectacular displays. You'll also?discover:?

• New information about updated plant and orchid classification systems?so you can know what to buy at your local garden center or store?
• Expanded info on moth orchids, one of the most popular varieties of the?plant?sold in the?world today?
• Updated instructions on which pesticides, fertilizers, and potting materials you should be using?

Perfect for?amateur gardeners, orchid-lovers, and anyone interested in growing?these exquisite?flowers on their own,?Orchids?For?Dummies?will turn your thumb green in no time at all!?

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Sommaire:

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 3

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond This Book 4

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: Welcoming Orchids into Your Life 5

Chapter 1: Discovering the World of Orchids 7

Understanding What Makes an Orchid an Orchid 8

Knowing Where Orchids Come From 9

Seeing Why You Should Grow Orchids 10

Deciding Which Orchids to Bring into Your Home 11

Identifying Orchids by Name 12

Species orchid names 13

Hybrid orchid names 13

Recognizing What Makes an Orchid an Award Winner 16

Growing Orchids Easy As One, Two, Three 17

January 17

February 18

March 18

April 19

May 19

June, July, and August 20

September 20

October 21

November and December 21

Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Orchid for You 23

Figuring Out Where to Shop 23

Specialist orchid growers or suppliers 24

Your local garden center 24

Orchid shows 24

Online orchid suppliers 25

Home centers and discount stores 26

Considering Your Environment 26

Taking temperature readings 27

Measuring your light intensity 29

Asking yourself these questions 33

Growing Tropical Orchids Outdoors 33

Knowing What to Look for in an Orchid 34

Choosing a healthy plant 34

Deciding between a blooming plant and a young plant 36

Choosing seed-grown orchids or orchid clones 36

Selecting orchids with a sweet scent 36

Isolating Your New Orchid after You Bring It Home 37

Chapter 3: Having the Right Tools on Hand 39

Focusing on Cutting and Pruning Tools 39

Pruners 39

Knives and blades 41

Considering Potting Tools and Supplies 41

Potting tools 41

Potting supplies 43

Identifying Watering Accessories 45

Water breakers 45

Water-flow regulators 46

Hoses 46

Watering cans 46

Sprayers and misters 47

Fertilizer injectors 47

Deionization and reverse osmosis units 48

Looking At Humidifiers, Heaters, and Ventilation Equipment 49

Humidifiers 49

Ventilation 51

Heating 51

Thermometers and hygrometers 51

Chapter 4: How I Love Thy Orchid: Enjoying the Orchid's Beauty 53

Caring for Orchids in Their New Home 53

If the plant is in bloom 54

If the plant is not in bloom 54

Staking and Grooming Your Blooming Orchids 55

Figuring out how to stake 55

Helping your orchids look their best 57

Displaying orchid plants in your home 58

Arranging orchid flowers 60

Part 2: The Basics of Orchid Parenthood 67

Chapter 5: Providing the Right Growing Environment 69

Let There Be Light! Recognizing Natural Light Sources 69

Exploring the ins and outs of light 70

Listening to your orchids 72

Comprehending Some Basic Light Terminology 76

Considering Artificial Light Sources 77

Fluorescent lights 77

High-intensity-discharge lights and high-intensity commercial LED lights 80

LEDs - The new kids on the block 80

Figuring Out Which Type of Lights Are Your Best Option 82

Knowing How Much Light Your Orchids Need 83

Growing Orchids Under Lights - Tips and Tricks to Remember 84

Humidity: Orchids' Favorite Condition 85

Providing Ventilation - Fresh Air, Please! 88

Ceiling fans 88

Oscillating fans 88

Muffin fans 89

Looking Closer at Orchid Temperature Requirements 89

Too-low temperatures 89

Too-...