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Indoor Orchids

Way to Grow : Episode WTG-226 -- More Projects »
Orchids make a beautiful addition to any home and are actually quite easy to grow indoors with the right care. Here, Disney horticulturist Wayne McGonigal discusses the differences between various types of orchids and shares tips on proper lighting, repotting methods and soil and water requirements.

Varieties to consider:

  • Cattleya
  • Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)
  • Slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum)
  • Oncidium
  • Dendrobium
  • Vanda
Resources
Orchids Simplified: An Indoor Gardening Guide
by Henry Jaworski (ISBN: 0395913276)
Houghton Mifflin, (November 13, 1997)
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Taylor's Guide to Orchids
by Judy White (ISBN: 0881922676)
Timber Press, (November 1992)
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
by Alec Pridgeon (ISBN: 0881922676)
Timber Press, (November 1992)
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Also in this Episode
Way to Grow : Episode WTG-226
•Indoor Orchids
•Easy Water Gardens
•Choosing the Best Nursery
•Hydroponics in a Bottle
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