A dedicated dermatologist, Dr. Steven Armus provides patient care while also maintaining a strong interest in environmental biology. Dr. Steven Armus is the founder of Native Prairie Restoration, through which he helps restore natural growth for businesses and individual property owners. Recreationally, he has a passion for plants and dedicates significant time to cultivating orchids.
While orchids are notoriously difficult to grow, the difficulty typically arises from not understanding what the plants need. Several different species of orchid exist and each has its own preferences. Often, the easiest orchids to grow for beginners are those that have needs similar to other houseplants, such as the tropical lady slipper orchid or the nun’s orchid. These plants enjoy average light and love water so it is difficult to overwater them.
The moth orchid and the corsage orchid are also rather resilient plants, but they do prefer to have dry roots and will die when overwatered. As long as individuals only water the plants with restraint, they will thrive. The jewel orchid is similar, but grown more for its uniquely striped leaves than its tiny white flowers.
While orchids are notoriously difficult to grow, the difficulty typically arises from not understanding what the plants need. Several different species of orchid exist and each has its own preferences. Often, the easiest orchids to grow for beginners are those that have needs similar to other houseplants, such as the tropical lady slipper orchid or the nun’s orchid. These plants enjoy average light and love water so it is difficult to overwater them.
The moth orchid and the corsage orchid are also rather resilient plants, but they do prefer to have dry roots and will die when overwatered. As long as individuals only water the plants with restraint, they will thrive. The jewel orchid is similar, but grown more for its uniquely striped leaves than its tiny white flowers.
