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.
For The Longest Time! The blooms of your orchids will stay fresh longer if you follow these simple steps: Do not let water stagnate in between their leaves, as it promotes bacterial rot that may kill plants like Phalaenopsis. Do not let plants sit in water, as their roots will rot and plants will die. Do not water them too often. Most orchid plants need watering once a week, some every 10 days or so. When placed in decorative containers (baskets, china,...) they take longer to dry out, so stretch your watering interval by a few days .