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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Hardy Perennial Orchids

Unlike tropical orchids that thrive by attaching themselves to trees or growing in home-prepared tree bark, hardy orchids grow in the ground. Though relatively low maintenance, William Mathis' book "The Gardener's Guide to Growing Hardy Perennial Orchids" gives new orchid gardeners insight into their care.

  1. Benefits

    • In addition to the color and elegance they add to a landscape, hardy perennial orchids are generally more adaptable than their tropical counterparts. Mathis' book explains that they are much more tolerant of low temperatures; some even require freezing conditions to blossom.

    Varieties

    • Hardy orchids come in many varieties, and Mathis divides his book into sections for gardeners to reference the different needs of each type. These include upland, transition and wetland varieties.

    Planting

    • Because hardy perennials need well-drained soil, Mathis recommends adding perlite or sand to the soil to increase drainage. Another options is planting them in raised beds. Mathis' book includes pictures explaining different planting methods.

    Maintenance

    • Hardy perennial orchids require different maintenance from the more frequently seen tropical orchid. Other tips from Mathis and the University of Vermont website include watering during droughts, fertilizing only lightly -- if at all -- and mulching with bark or leaf compost.

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