AREN'T ORCHIDS HARD TO GROW?

Orchids aren't the delicate, hard to grow plants some people think they are. They are the largest group of plants in the world, contrary to the notion of them being exotic imports. Like other houseplants, orchids can be grown successfully if their basic needs are met. These basic needs don't call for a greenhouse. Most orchids can be raised as houseplants. If you're attentive enough to raise other houseplants, orchids should be simple. You can expect to find something you can grow simply because orchids have adapted to survive in most areas as "wild" plants. This allows you a wide range of conditions that will do for growing various orchids. All you have to do is match a plants needs with what conditions you can provide. The following are very basic guidelines for growing orchids.

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