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What Genera of Orchid makes the best house plant? 
Cattleyas, Oncidiums, Dendrobiums, Epidendrums. 
I live near the ocean. Will salt air hurt my plants? 
No. Actually the damp air will help them. 
My home is heated to 72 by day and permitted to drop 
to 60 at night. Will this be too cold for orchids? 
No. This would be an ideal temperature for most 
orchids. 
I am a business woman and cannot spare much time 
for plants. Can I still grow a few orchid plants? 
Cattleya Orchids require minimum of care; one or 
two pot waterings a week and an occasional spray 
on the leaves when actively in growth. Time required: 
about 5 minutes a week. 
What kind of fertilizer should I use on my Orchid 
plant? 
None. Cattleya orchids are air plants. Given the 
proper amount of water and light they extract from 
the air, and possibly from fresh osmunda, all the food 
they need. 
My Vanda orchid has grown twice as large in the 
past year but has not flowered. What have I done 
wrong? 
You did not give the plant enough light. Vandas, un- 
like most orchids, need full sun or light on the plant 
all day long, and a sprinkle all over the plant at least 
once daily. They like lots of water and cannot be 
overwatered. 
I expect to go away for several weeks this summer 
on vacation and will have no one to take care of my 
Cattleya Orchids. Have you any suggestions for their 
care? 
Fill your bathtub or basin with 5 inches of water. 
Invert an empty red clay flower pot in the water. Now 
place your orchid plant on this pot. Your plant will 
absorb enough moisture to keep it thriving while you 
are away. Just be sure to leave the window open a 
few inches so the plant will receive some fresh air. 
What is a good insect spray for Orchid plants? 
I use a 10% D.D.T. oil spray made especially for 
Orchids. One ounce mixed with a gallon of water 
makes an excellent spray. Use on cloudy days and 
when plant is cool. 
What is the best room to keep an orchid plant? 
Any room with plenty of windows and light is satis- 
factory, altho south would be the best. 
What shall I clean the leaves of my Orchid plant 
with? 
: Bottled milk does the best job. 
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