Follow these simple tips for success in caring for your tropical epiphyte orchids;
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Orchids come from tropical climates which means wet in summer and dryer in winter.
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They are mainly epiphytes and need super drainage and will require lots of air movement around the roots.
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A spray bottle is your best friend for delivering the right amount of water in dryer months and also to add some fertiliser at 1/4 strength or use a fertiliser specifically for orchids.
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In winter they can take lots more sunshine.
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Don’t try to grow orchids in super shady wet spots you will fail.