Orchids will do extremely well in a greenhouse as long as you control the environment so it resembles the natural habitat for orchids. It includes monitoring temperature, humidity, lighting and ventilation. It is very important not to generalize the temperature requirements for orchids.
Some orchids make good outdoor plants because they grow well in the company of trees and other plants. You can hang them on tree branches or mount them on tree trunks. Place your orchids under the shade of the trees, and they will fit beautifully right into your garden.
Many terrestrial orchids are suited for outdoor living. Some orchids, like Vanda, thrive in hot, humid conditions, with slight nightly temperature drops. Others, like Cymbidium, need warm days and cooler nights.
Is a cold frame greenhouse good for orchids?
These features make cold frames a good option when considering greenhouses for orchids. Starter greenhouses are great for beginner gardeners. They are compact and come in sizes ranging from 6×8 feet to 8×24 feet. They are usually low maintenance and can easily be used to propagate seeds and grow starter plants.
Where space is limited inside the home, window greenhouses offer a prime space in which to cultivate small-growing orchids. Opt for a model with vents and small fans that enhance ventilation.
So, can you grow orchids in the winter?
This is often a wonderful solution for orchid growers in colder climates, and enables the plants to grow so much better than they would if left indoors all year. Growers in frost-free areas with cooler summer nights (below 60 F in August and after) can grow cymbidiums, one of the finest of all garden orchids.
How do you increase humidity in a greenhouse with orchids?
Keeping a larger number of orchids will help increase humidity. If your greenhouse is not humid enough, use a humidifier. If you aren’t sure about the humidity levels of your greenhouse, buy a hygrometer from a home improvement store to test your levels and adjust your humidity accordingly.
Orchids, whether indoors or outdoors, do tend to prefer low to moderate light levels, high humidity and only minimal watering. However, these requirements do vary. Orchids can thrive in the home, particularly varieties such as the Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum and Cymbidium.
Do orchids like humidifiers?
Most orchid species love humidity and a humidifier will bring the level of moisture to the air that orchids desire. By having a small machine do the work you do not have to wet the floors and use the hose’s misting setting to add humidity into the air.
How do I choose the best orchids?
While the most common method is to grow orchids in pots, you can also grow them in the ground, in raised beds, or even on trees. Choose a variety of orchid that thrives in your climate. Find a variety of orchid which can grow outdoors in your area. Call your local garden stores or search “orchids native to (your area)” in a search engine.