White OrchidsOrchids belong to the huge varities of plants called Orchidaceae. In ancient times orchids were used as the main ingredients of love potions. They belong to the most colourful variety of the family of plants. Orchids add grace and charm to the room. They have a different set of cultural needs but they adapt well to the average home. They are the most highly developed of the plant family with over thirty thousand species. Some Orchids are fragrant and the scent is highly variable. Many orchids have familiar Aromas such as chocolate, raspberry, lilac or citrus. They rely on insects for pollination.White Orchids grow in abundance in Kurseong.Following some simple rules makes White Orchids easy to grow. Like all other plants White Orchids need water, fertilizer, light and air. They are found high above the jungle floor, in the canopy of trees. They are grown mostly in fine orchid bark mix or medium orchid bark mix. They must be grown in pots with good drainage and they must be watered once or twice a week. The thumb rule for watering should be more heat more water; less heat less water. They must be repotted immediately after flowering. Common pests associated with White Orchids are scale and spider mites too. They benefit from fresh air circulation and in the natural habitat orchids get excellent air circulation, which helps prevent bacterial and fungal diseases. Cold drafts from coming into the contact with plants should be avoided. They would also need to be protected from snails that would devour the flowers and shred the new leaves of the plant. Thus orchids can be decorated, arranged and maintained for the beautiful look or the special look or special occasions for that matter. Thus white orchids or any orchids for that matter need to be taken good care tenderly for the best results. The orchids need to be grown under the supervision of certified growers for the beauty of the magnificent orchids to be unrivaled. |