Thursday, December 21, 2006

answer for you about orchid care

Is it true that anybody can grow orchids?
Answer. Yes but you'd better know which ones. Don't be fooled, some orchids are for beginners; others are for intermediate and advanced growers. Chapter 1 tells and shows you which is which. Then the book gives you the knowledge to move from beginner to advanced.
Can I grow orchids from seed?
Answer. Yes, Chapter 10 takes you step-by-step through the fascinating process of maturing Orchids from seeds.
What about hybrids? Does the book tell me how to grow hybrids?
Answer. Not only does it tell you, it shows you. Do you want to grow a prize-wining hybrid? Then you need to know which Orchids to use for parents. That's covered in Chapter 12.
Did you know that some Hybrids have sold for up to $10,000.00. Maybe you can create one that will carry your name and sell for even more.
What did Charles Darwin discover about orchids, and is that something I really need to know?
A. Not really, but you can find the answer is Chapter 2 and it makes for great conversation.
My orchids are looking sickly what's wrong with them?
A. Is your orchid sick or merely going through a phase? Chapter 6 answers how to diagnose one from the other. If you don't have this information you can do more harm than good because some Orchids can look sick when all they're doing is going through a growing phase.
What do I do about Orchid pests.
A. Chapter 9 shows and tells you how detect and deal with the various pests.
To repot or not repot, how do I know?
A. Because a mistake in misreading the signs can kill, Chapter 8 answers when and how in great detail. Also forget about all the other potting mediums because here you learn which is quite simply the perfect orchid potting medium.
I've heard something about Rhizoctonia what is it?
A. It's a friendly fungus, and if you feed it to your orchids they'll adore you for it. On Page 149 you'll find the formula for duplicating the fungus's actions.
How do I know when my Orchids need rest?
A. Just like you Orchids need their rest and different orchids employ various methods for showing you that it's their time. Chapter 8 tells you everything you need to know about orchid resting.