BaÂ·sidÂ·iÂ·oÂ·myÂ·coÂ·ta. A phylum of fungi characterized by a spore-bearing organ, the basidium, that is usually a clavate cell that bears basidiospores after karyogamy and meiosis. As found in the environment, basidiomycetes are generally plant pathogens and only rarely cause disease in humans. 1  Facebook.
Quick Guide for Basic Orchid Care. Orchids need six things to bloom. Light - Give orchids bright light, but no direct sun. Water - Water them thoroughly once or twice a week -- more when it's warmer, less when it's cooler. Make sure the water drains completely out of the holes at the bottom of the pot.
Apply a nitrogen rich fertilizer, at 1/4 strength of the manufacturer's recommended dosage, to the soil around the orchid plants every time they are watered. Allow the soil around the orchid plant to dry out between watering. Apply the fertilizer to the soil right after watering. Use a teaspoon to administer the fertilizer. If your orchid plants are surrounded by bark, move the bark aside so the fertilizer blends well with the soil and isn't hindered by the bark.