Grady Glueck

Growing Orchids At Home Grady Glueck

To grow an orchid, you have to think like an orchid. The golden rule for orchid success is to duplicate the plant's natural conditions as closely as possible. In nature, most orchids are epiphytes, meaning they grow on other objects, clinging to rough bark or even stone.

With this book, you will be able to learn about the following:
-Learn about the basics of orchids. Chapter 1 discusses the basic information on orchids like their morphology, reproduction, and uses.
-Chapter 2 provides an in-depth discussion of the basic care for orchids. The different environmental factors that affect the growth of your orchids. These include light, temperature, humidity, ventilation, and substrate. Moreover, the same chapter also discusses tips on how to choose the right containers or substrate for your orchids.
-Lastly, Chapter 3 discusses troubleshooting your orchid problems. Problems are just like other plants such that they are also prone to diseases and other problems. This chapter provides a table to easily understand how to solve the problems that you might encounter with your prized orchids.