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One of long standing myths that I still hear is that growing orchids as house plants are difficult and finicky to grow. Well, plain and simple, answer is No. In fact, care for orchids as house plants are easy to grow and will continue to bloom for years. Some orchid plants have been around for centuries.

Here are some highlights you can use as a guide to growing orchids for beginners.

Watering

One of two top items in growing orchids for beginners is Water. The other is light. Orchid house plants and orchid plants in general will need watering periodically, usually you can water once a week. Remember, most orchids are air plants and this means you will see their roots. Their root system, especially pseudpods, are very efficient in storing water.

Here is a watering guide you can use: Cattleya, oncidium and dendrobium orchids like to dry out between watering. An easy way to water is to put plant in sink and let water flow through plant for about 20-30 seconds. Remember, let water drain from plant before putting it back into decorative pot.

#1 Orchids are Carnivorous They are not, in fact, they pollinate by luring insects to them but they do not eat insects. This helps orchid gardening

Orchid Myths#2 Orchids come from Tropics Some orchid flowers do come from tropical climates but they grow in any climate and in any country, even Alaska.

#3 Orchids are Expensive. Not anymore. Now with increased number of orchid gardening and growers, modern reproductive methods orchids now are reasonably priced.

#4 Orchids are Hard to Grow. This orchid myths is now furthest from truth. They are not anymore difficult than any other plant. They need basics, water, light, air and fertilizer. And you can have a beautful orchid flowers that last for years.

Some Orchid Questions

#1 Are all orchids same? On contrary o what most florists want you to believe, they come in over 28,000 varieties, they are largest plant family. There are estimates of 110,000 hybrids today. They grow from thimble size (Mystacidium) to over 20 feet tall (Renanthera storei)