A Flower is composed of three inner petals, three outer petals, and a cupped petal distinct from the rest. Orchidaceae is the most stunning and elegant family of flowering plant which is popularly known. Since many years, the orchid family has thrived and expanded, defying evolution, Mother Nature, and the exploitation of its greatest opponent.

History of Orchid
Orchid is magnificent flower that came into existence when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Orchids are of well adaptive nature and could survive in mountain region, on the hill, grass lands.  There are 35000 species of orchid that are well known.

These orchid needs lot of care during each season for exploring their beauty.

1. Orchid care in spring season
In spring season create a schedule for watering the orchid timely without failure. Supply the orchid with sufficient amount of sunlight as they should not be exposed to the sun for full day or under the shade for full day. Use fungicide while repotting and clean the pots with Clorox.

2. Orchid care in summer season
Supply more of water as soil gets warmer and warmer. Arrange proper shades during mid of day time in order to prevent direct sunlight to reach to the orchid. Repot the orchid like Phalaenopsis or Moth in the bark and charcoal mix orchid after their blooming. After repotting allow them some shade for their recovery. The plants like Paphiopedilum or Slipper Orchids require more sunlight and water than normal for their proper growth.

3. Orchid care in fall season
Check for fungus, insects and pests growth. Maintain the watering schedule. Plant more of orchid in fall season. Allow temperature of water supplied to be maintained. There should be proper air circulation where these plants are kept.

4. Orchid care in winter season
Reduce the supply of water to each orchid during winter season. In case of indoor plants check the light reaching to these orchids. If there is improper air circulation in the area where these plants are planted use fans and heaters for maintaining the atmosphere suitable for growth in winters. Check for pest and mold are highly recommended.

While buying these orchids from nursery it is recommended to read all the information about their maintenance like water supply, soil, moisture and sunlight for each orchid. These orchid are beautiful and easy to plant but require proper look after in each season. You can buy the orchid from nursery and even from shops online.

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