Before he is aware of what is ...

Before he is aware of what is ...

Before he is aware of what is happening the single plant has grown to a collection that is not small.

Almost overnight his orchid-housing needs have become unexpectedly complex.

If this contingency is not foreseen the house will be outgrown before it has been completed.

It is difficult, as in all branches of orchid culture, to set down any hard-and-fast rules about the size of the greenhouse.

This must be determined strictly by individual needs.

Ideally one square foot of bench space per plant is desirable.

Orchid plants vary greatly in size; they grow in containers ranging from thumb pots to large tubs, so that their space requirements differ.

In general the plants in an amateur's collection will require from one-third to one square foot of bench space, with additional space allowed for future acquisitions.

It might be safe to say that a nine by twelve house can be made to hold about 150 plants without too much crowding.

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Stay tuned for more orchid-growing advice tomorrow! :)




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