Growing Tips
So often when we talk with customers about growing orchids the first question asked is about humidity. In a broad sense, successfully growing orchids is about 3 variables: light, water, and fertilizer. When you are first getting started growing orchids these three variables are ones you want to master. As you expand your collection to include more specialty items you will learn new aspects of growing culture including humidity.

Inadequate light is the number one reason your plants won’t re-bloom. If the leaves are strong and hold their shape with a healthy green color and the roots are plentiful yet the plant does not re-bloom try moving it to a brighter spot in your greenhouse or home. We grow our Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilums in what some call Cattleya light. To compensate for the bright light we have lowered the temperatures (60F at night and 75F during the day) a little to keep the plants from overheating in the brighter light. You can add some grow lights if you don’t have a bright location available.

A couple of Northwest resources for lighting advice for your specific growing setup are: Charley’s Greenhouse - charleysgreenhouse.com and The Indoor Sun Shoppe - www.indoorsun.com. They both have folks that can help you figure out the best lighting solution for your space.

Plant List
For a complete listing of all plants, please download our new 2012 winter Plant List. To order, print out the order form on the last page and send it in with your selections.