As a beginner, to grow and proper care of your orchids, there are basic principles you need to consider. These concern the selection of the right orchid, potting media, water, light, moisture, temperature and growth Orchid fertilizer.Orchid selection is not difficult once a species of orchids that grow too easy to find. Select orchids such as Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum that tend to thrive in a family environment, making them ideal for beginners. Before leaving your money in the store of orchid, make sure the orchid plant is proportional to the pot and its roots in the media pots. The leaves of the plant is light and free of stains, preferably with some unopened buds. The media by fungi The orchid is also free from pests and without spotting.Potting Avoid planting the orchid in normal soil in the pot because it will kill. It is important to note that in nature, orchids grow by attaching themselves to structures such as trees and rocks. As such, if they grow at home, make sure your potting medium, the easy drainage of water that will ensure that orchid roots can breathe. The media ideal for containers included bark, ferns, wood chips, moss and charcoal.LightToo little or too much exposure to light can damage and affect the growth of your orchids. One way of checking for adequate light exposure is through observation of the leaves of orchids. Healthy leaves should have a light green color, whereas the dark coloring of the green leaf have been neglected. On the other hand, have a yellow orchid overexposed / / red-brown color in their leaves.WaterAs general rule, you should water your orchids once a week or every five days during the warm season. Too much water can cause root rot. When not sure, then switch to water instead of water daily temperature orchids.TemperatureThe ideal for orchids is about 70 degrees Fahrenheit, while a night temperature of 60 degrees is sufficient. For a great flowering of orchids, always make sure they never are exposed to a fall in night temperature of 10 degrees.HumidityIn facilitation to stay healthy, your orchid at least a level of 50% humidity. If you live in an area of low humidity, you can use a humidity tray to ensure your plant gets enough water from the surrounding air. A humidity tray for orchids and water it contains is evaporated and the elevation, allowing moisture room.FertilizerGrowing orchids require regular use of fertilizers for plants with sufficient nutrients for growth. If your potting medium crust, use a high nitrogen fertilizer as the bacterial content of the bark with his orchids compete for nutrients. Where possible, use a fertilizer brand that 20% nitrogen, 20% phosphorus and 20% potassium.