Can you grow orchids in Southern California?

The climate of coastal California — which is more favorable to orchid growth than that of Inland areas — while not tropical, does not experience freezing temperatures during a typical winter. Most orchids require more light, humidity, and temperature variation than we normally have in our homes.

Can orchids live outside in Southern California?

Those are the plants, from angreacums to zygopetalums, that are thriving outdoors right now in the gardens of outdoor orchid growers in southern California. Individuals have been doing it for years.

Why are some orchids illegal?

Wild orchids are collected for their beauty and are also used in traditional foods and medicines. This demand has left the plants prone to illegal trafficking. Despite having some of the best legal protections afforded to plants, wild orchids remain under immense threat globally for the illegal trade.

Can I grow orchids outside in California?

Yes, it is! Both outdoor and indoor orchids will thrive when watered with rainwater. That depends on which orchids you are talking about and where in California you live. Cymbidiums do quite well even in the ground as long as they have plenty of sunlight (so don’t plant them under a tree).

How do you care for orchids in California?

They don’t need soil and [in the wild] they get their water through moisture in the air. Misting at home is good for short-term humidity, but you should water your plants generously, letting the water run through the pot, about once a week in the morning.

Can orchids live outside in San Diego?

Southern California offers one of the best climates for growingorchids outdoors, especially near the coast. Inland areas which areaffected by frost occasionally will have to provide some protectionfrom the elements, such as under the shelter of a tree, a patio orsome shade cloth.

Can you put potted orchids outside?

Most orchids are ‘air plants’ (epiphytes), which means they grow in trees. They need air circulation and good drainage around their roots to survive. Therefore, they can’t be planted outside in the ground. Just put them in baskets and hang them from a tree!

Are certain orchids illegal?

It is illegal to trade wild orchids internationally without a permit from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) and for some, dealing in wild-collected specimens is completely forbidden.

Can orchids be illegal?

Increasingly, however, wild orchids are being recognised for their potential economic value—illegally traded to plant hobbyists locally and in neighbouring countries. Illegal trade is growing again, facilitated by social media and traded via private or public mail services.

Can I put my potted orchid outside?

How do you care for an outdoor orchid plant?

Outdoor Orchid Growing Tips

Make sure frost has passed before putting your orchids outside.
Your orchids might not be able to take the sudden increase in light and get burnt.
Outdoor areas have more garden insects and pests than indoors.
To avoid sunburn, put your orchids under trees or shade cloth.

Do orchids like shade?

These plants thrive in strong light, but direct sunlight can burn orchids. Bright, indirect light from an eastern or southern window is ideal. Leaf color is a good indicator of the amount of light an orchid is getting: Bright green leaves indicate a happy, healthy plant.

Are there orchids growing outside in Southern California?

Laelia (syn. Cattleya) purpurata var. carnea is grown in intense sunlight by the author, who hangs the plant up near the shade cloth of her growing area. Those are the plants, from angreacums to zygopetalums, that are thriving outdoors right now in the gardens of outdoor orchid growers in southern California.

Is there an orchid nursery in Santa Barbara?

Cal-Orchid is a wholesale/retail orchid nursery in Santa Barbara, California that prides itself in providing the finest and often exclusive orchids to orchid enthusiasts everywhere. Established in 1987, we are now well known for having a well varied collection of plants that due to our active breeding program, is often changing.

What is the phone number for Cal orchid?

Don’t forget, if you need something specific from the website www.calorchid.com, we can have it pulled and ready for you to pick up. Just call us. We answer the phones Mon-Sat 9-4 and are happy to help anytime. Nursery number is: 805 967 1312.

How long has Cal orchid nursery been open?

Established in 1987, we are now well known for having a well varied collection of plants that due to our active breeding program, is often changing. Because we are a family owned nursery we strive to provide the best customer service possible.