In their homeland, tropical orchids grow mainly as epiphytes on other plants, where very special growth conditions prevail. Anyone who wants to cultivate them in this country should know which factors are important for the culture. The natural way of life of orchids is therefore described in detail, from which the claims are based to light, water, air and nutrients, Based on his many years of experience with orchids, the author describes four methods with which tropical orchids bloom again and again over the years, Beginners in orchids as well as collectors will find all questions answered here, related to the care of tropical orchids,

Table of Contents:
How and what the plants live on
The special living conditions of tropical orchids,
General care instructions
The three ways in pot culture,
The epiphytic culture with the Epiflor method,
The culture of Cattleya, Miltonia, Paphiopedilum, Phalaenopsis,
diseases and pests,