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- These orchids tolerate slight shadows - an overview
- Exotic floral splendor on the north windowsill - These orchids show presence here
- A selection of shady orchids for the garden bed
- Tips
The spider orchid prefers shady locations
These orchids tolerate slight shadows - an overview
Plump midday sun can not endure orchids for a long time. In this regard, the queen of flowers from the distant rainforest gives little compromise. Some selected orchids easily accept shady layers on the windowsill or in the bed. You can find out which ones here.
Exotic floral splendor on the north windowsill - These orchids show presence here
If the best seats are occupied on the bright east and west windowsills, the covetous view of the shady flower bank on the north window is directed. The following genera and their species feel well even in the light shade:
Phalaenopsis orchids are only partially suitable for the north window, provided that there are bright lighting conditions here. In addition, the broad genus of Bulbophyllum orchids, with more than 1,800 species, provides you with a variety of suitable candidates for low-light window seats.
A selection of shady orchids for the garden bed
The following species of orchids and species thrill outdoors in partially shaded to lightly reduced locations. Since they are all native to Germany, they also have a robust hardiness:
The prime example of shadow-tolerant garden orchids is the magnificent genus of Orchis. These shrubs love a place in the deciduous forest or in bushy meadows. The easy-to-maintain Erdorchideen take on a stately habit over time, so that they set as an impressive solitaire in low-light, protected beds in scene.
Tips
Irrespective of whether orchids like a houseplant light or shade, they do not want to give up high humidity. It should be a humidity of 60 to 80 percent. To guarantee the value during the heating season, humidifiers or water bowls are a simple and inexpensive solution. Soft water spraying is part of the daily care ritual.