Orchids: 𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘶𝘮 ‘Frosty Dawn’,

This photo is of my ‘Frosty Dawn’,an orchid hybrid with parents from tropical Asia
Many people think that tropical orchids are difficult to grow and re-bloom. I'll be honest: I don't think they're wrong. I've 'killed' a few.

Growing orchids is like riding a bicycle. Most of us have the potential, even if it's not always realized. It's definitely hard the first few times you try it, but not so hard that you feel obligated to put it on your resume. Orchid growing is a skill you must learn deliberately. It is trial and error. One does not accidentally learn to ride a bicycle. 🚲 Orchids tend to have

Orchids tend to have very specific growing requirements and are inflexible. Some of us are lucky and have home environments that suit some types of orchids. I don't, so I have to recreate the right conditions in our apartment. Namely: an indoor greenhouse (to maintain ~70% humidity), use LED lamps for extra light, and maintain a regular fertilizer and watering regimen.