Good morning! A flower for a good start to the day, despite the worldwide pandemic of the coronavirus.

Orchid is a captivating sensory plant that captivates with its majestic tenderness and beauty. It is often referred to as the "jewel in the realm of flowers" and its exotic spirit brings a sense of peace, harmony and tranquility. Arranged among the most common flowers - this is undoubtedly proven by its rich diversity - over 25,000 different varieties and over 100,000 hybrid varieties. In their natural environment, orchids live mainly in tropical forests, almost all over the Earth.

Orchids originate from tropical climatic zones, where the day is 12 hours long, the air is fresh and there is plenty of light - this is the setting we need to recreate at home. Most suitable are temperatures between 19-25 ° and the difference between day and night temperatures should not be more than 8 °. The light should be indirect but sufficient, because direct sunlight will burn the plant and low light will prevent flowering.

A healthy orchid has medium green to light green, firm and dense leaves, and if they are dark and soft, it means that it does not get the light it needs (the base color is the usual color of the species). If the leaves turn yellow, brown or red, it is a sign that the light is too much, and the appearance of spots on them - to burn from the sun's rays.

Propagation of an orchid is a slow and difficult process, so it is better to buy an already rooted and grown orchid that has flowers as well. The market is full of different types, and competition requires better prices. However, if you want to grow your orchid, arm yourself with a huge dose of patience. The first way is through a cuttings of flower stalks, which are planted horizontally in the soil and covered with thin and transparent nylon. The second method is again through cuttings of the stem, which are allowed to root in water.
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