"Gea Jones" wrote in message
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Please Help,
much apppreciated, I just splashed out and bought myself a real live
potted
orchid,
it is so beautiful and I really want to give it all the TLC it
deserves,
any Orchid eperts out there ?
I really need to know which part of the house to put it in, how
much
watering[the soil is really dry]
light, temp, all the usual,

Ooooh, you are on a hiding to nothing with that question.
Experts will want to know 'Species', 'variety', 'country of origin',
...........etc.

But, generally, keep out of direct sun, protect from frost, try to
maintain a 'moderate' temperature and at this time of year, water
sparingly. A humid atmosphere is usually recommended but, apart from
placing a tray of half submerged pebbles nearby, that is not often
practical in the normal domestic indoor environment. If as you say it
is 'beautiful', we can assume that it is now in flower as is normal
for many varieties. Flowering can last many weeks. Do not over water.
Many orchids have 'pseudo bulbs' which act as their own self contained
moisture reservoirs.
The compost should be loose and free draining. Stand the pot on
pebbles or coarse gravel to allow excess water to drain away freely.
Permanently wet roots will rot.
Enjoy.

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