"Sales of potted orchids were $47 million a decade ago, but they've tripled in sales since then, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
four ways to care for orchids... 1. Bright light, no direct sun: Place the plant inside at an east, west or shaded south window. Place outside on a patio or under trees for summer. 2. ... Mature plants need a 15- to 20-degree difference between night and day... 3. Water carefully: Mature plants should seldom dry out between waterings. Seedlings need more attention to moisture. 4. Fertilize... "weakly, weekly."... fertilize every week at one-quarter to one-half of the recommended dilution." URL : http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080531/LIVING02/805310307/1007/LIVING ******************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
