{"id":18910,"date":"2014-05-11T04:05:07","date_gmt":"2014-05-11T12:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/?p=18910"},"modified":"2014-06-07T21:54:48","modified_gmt":"2014-06-08T05:54:48","slug":"orchids-on-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/11\/orchids-on-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Orchids on Mother&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Cymbidium_Finger_of_Suspicion_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-18922\" alt=\"Cymbidium flowers and leaf, Cymbidium Finger of Suspicion, orchid hybrid, Pacific Orchid Expo 2014, San Francisco\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Cymbidium_Finger_of_Suspicion_800px-128x85.jpg\" width=\"128\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Cymbidium_Finger_of_Suspicion_800px-128x85.jpg 128w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Cymbidium_Finger_of_Suspicion_800px-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Cymbidium_Finger_of_Suspicion_800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Dendrobium_Osos_Dream_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-18923\" alt=\"Dendrobium Osos Dream, orchid hybrid, Pacific Orchid Expo 2014, San Francisco\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Dendrobium_Osos_Dream_800px-85x128.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Dendrobium_Osos_Dream_800px-85x128.jpg 85w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Dendrobium_Osos_Dream_800px-199x300.jpg 199w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Dendrobium_Osos_Dream_800px.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Trichocentrum_bicallosum_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-18926\" alt=\"Trichocentrum bicallosum, orchid species, Pacific Orchid Expo 2014, San Francisco\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Trichocentrum_bicallosum_800px-128x128.jpg\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Trichocentrum_bicallosum_800px-128x128.jpg 128w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Trichocentrum_bicallosum_800px-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Trichocentrum_bicallosum_800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Orchids have become such popular Mother&#8217;s Day gifts that moms are becoming orchid addicts as a result. They&#8217;ve discovered what many already know &#8212; orchids are easy and rewarding with a few basic care tips.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Zygopetalum_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-18927\" alt=\"Zygopetalum flower, Pacific Orchid Expo 2014, San Francisco\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Zygopetalum_800px-128x128.jpg\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Zygopetalum_800px-128x128.jpg 128w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Zygopetalum_800px-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Zygopetalum_800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paphiopedilum_Pandemonium_x_Ingenious_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-18924\" alt=\"Paphiopedilum Pandemonium x Ingenious, orchid hybrid, Lady Slipper, Pacific Orchid Expo 2014, San Francisco\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paphiopedilum_Pandemonium_x_Ingenious_800px-128x128.jpg\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paphiopedilum_Pandemonium_x_Ingenious_800px-128x128.jpg 128w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paphiopedilum_Pandemonium_x_Ingenious_800px-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paphiopedilum_Pandemonium_x_Ingenious_800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Phalaenopsis_hybrid_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-18925\" alt=\"Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis hybrid, Pacific Orchid Expo 2014, San Francisco\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Phalaenopsis_hybrid_800px-128x128.jpg\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Phalaenopsis_hybrid_800px-128x128.jpg 128w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Phalaenopsis_hybrid_800px-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Phalaenopsis_hybrid_800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many orchids can sport their glorious blooms for weeks or even months. To get the most life out of your plant, check these orchid tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/identify\/index.html\">Identify your orchid<\/a> to better understand its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/light.html\">light<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/temperature.html\">temperature<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/water.html\">water<\/a> needs. You don\u2019t need its exact name, just its orchid family. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/identify\/orchids\/phalaenopsis.html\">Phals, or Moth Orchids<\/a>, are the most popular.<\/li>\n<li>If you cannot identify your orchid, use these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/index.html\">general care tips<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>When watering, soak roots and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/potting.html\">potting material<\/a> thoroughly. Let all excess water drain out of the holes in the bottom of the pot. Never allow the pot to sit in water for an extended time.<\/li>\n<li>Eventually you need to remove ribbons, wrapping paper, or decorative containers if they block drainage holes.<\/li>\n<li>All orchids need <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/humidity.html\">high humidity and good air movement<\/a>. Dry air can cause flowers to quickly wilt.<\/li>\n<li>As cut flowers, orchids don\u2019t need any special care. Keep the vase out of direct sun. Change the water every couple days to keep blooms fresh.<\/li>\n<li>Browse <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/index.html\">AboutOrchids<\/a> for more growing tips, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/faq\/index.html\">FAQ<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/category\/photos\/\">beautiful photos<\/a>. Enjoying orchids has never been easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orchids have become such popular Mother&#8217;s Day gifts that moms are becoming orchid addicts as a result. They&#8217;ve discovered what many already know &#8212; orchids are easy and rewarding with a few basic care tips. Many orchids can sport their glorious blooms for weeks or even months. To get the most life out of your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18910","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-growing","category-photos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18910","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18910"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18910\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18950,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18910\/revisions\/18950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18910"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}