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Bamboo Orchids - a Little Different
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Author: Bob Roy
Topic: Gardening
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Bamboo Orchid Plant When you think of bamboo you really think of
bamboo sticks, don't you? There is an orchid that grows wild in
some of the warmer climates like Hawaii and Southeast Asia
called the Bamboo Orchid Plant. This is a very pretty orchid
plant that easily grows on the hillsides. Imagine having a
bamboo orchid plants in your backyard that are growing behind
your home. What a pretty site that would be.
These orchids usually grow to 5-6 feet. The stems are actually
the pseudobulbs. A new pseudobulb grows each year. One of the
variety, Sobralia, can grow well in light shade as well. This
genus doesn't grow as tall either. It usually tops out at about
4 feet. Temperature range is quite wide, from a low of 40
degrees to a high of 80+. You don't see the bamboo orchid plant
very much in the cooler climates of the Northeast or North
Central states. If any they are usually indoor plants or out in
the summer only. My wife has one of these that is still quite
small, but this summer she is putting it outside just to see
what it will do. Bamboo orchid plants need to stay moist. Do not
allow them to dry out. Humidity is also very good for them as
well. So if indoors you should be sure the humidity is about
50%. If not you can use a humidity tray. Fertilize them about
every other week with a weak, diluted solution. Some people can
have flowers on their orchids all year round. We haven't had
that luck. And the flowers are fragrant. If you can get one of
the bamboo orchid plant I am sure that you will be able to see
it grow. Imagine, growing a five foot orchid!
About the author:
This site http://www.orchids-plus-more.com is devoted to these
wonderful orchid plants. Did you know they are the second in
popularity only to the poinsettia plants? You will find a good
deal of information on how easy orchid care really is. They are
wonderful to have around your home or for that special gift.
Orchid flowers are beautiful and can last for years. Your plant
will be appreciated for years and years.
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