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.
Place light-loving orchids, such as Cattleya and Dendrobium, that require 3,000 or more foot-candles, on your sunniest south-facing windowsill. Hang a sheer net curtain between them and the glass to diffuse the direct sunlight.