Happy Orchid
Happy Orchid by Sara Rittershausen, published by National Geographic Books on April 16, 2019, is an illustrated guide designed for those new to orchid care. This 144-page book provides essential information on buying and maintaining orchids, emphasizing the specific needs of these unique plants. Readers will learn about the importance of light, watering techniques, and the critical dormant periods that affect care routines.
The book features over 120 illustrated profiles of popular orchid varieties, including Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, and Cymbidium. Each profile outlines the optimal growing conditions, repotting frequency, and tips for prolonging flowering and encouraging reflowering. Happy Orchid serves as a practical resource for gardening enthusiasts looking to enhance their knowledge of house plants and indoor gardening techniques.
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Proud new owner of a gorgeous orchid? Learn the essentials of buying orchids, orchid care, and how to keep it flowering beautifully year after year with this bite-size beginner’s guide.
Did you know that many orchids hate being in direct sunlight? Or that most orchids have a crucial dormant period when their care needs change?
Happy Orchid dispels the myths around how to care for orchids, starting with a simple, step-by-step introduction that demonstrates all the essential growing techniques, including how to plant, what food to give them–orchids are fussy eaters!–and how to water and maintain humidity.
Then discover more than 120 illustrated profiles of the most desirable orchids to grow: graceful Phalaenopsis, delicate Dendrobium, spectacular Cymbidium, and many more varieties. Each orchid profile lets you know exactly what it needs for optimum growth, including the best spot for them, how often they need repotting, and how to prolong flowering and encourage reflowering.
With this book as your guide, you will quickly become an expert on how to grow orchids and be inspired to fill your home with these striking, colorful beauties.
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