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🍀ORCHIDS
are one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants, with over 30,000 species worldwide. They're prized for their exquisite, delicate flowers and elegant growth habits.
Types of Orchids:
1. Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid)
2. Dendrobium (Dendrobium Orchid)
3. Oncidium (Dancing Lady Orchid)
4. Cattleya (Cattleya Orchid)
5. Paphiopedilum (Venus Slipper Orchid)
6. Vanda (Vanda Orchid)
7. Miltonia (Pansy Orchid)
Characteristics:
1. Delicate, exotic flowers
2. Long-lasting blooms (weeks to months)
3. Thin, wiry stems
4. Varied growth habits (terrestrial, epiphytic, lithophytic)
5. Small to large plant size (depending on species)
Care Tips:
1. Bright, indirect light (avoid direct sunlight)
2. Maintain 65-75°F (18-24°C) temperature
3. Water carefully, allowing potting mix to dry slightly between waterings
4. Fertilize regularly (balanced, water-soluble fertilizer)
5. Repot every 2-3 years
6. Prune after blooming to encourage new growth
Propagation:
1. Division
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