Caring For Orchid Plants
Orchids do not flower more than once on the same stem with the exception of the phalaenopsis or moth orchid.
Caring for orchid plants. After your orchid blooms you will want to snip off the old flower spike near the base some experts keep these spikes on hoping itll rebloom from the same spike which does sometimes happen. This section is for the orchid beginner. Many people take orchids to the sink in order to flood them with water periodically. Below are a few tips to follow when growing orchids in your home.
Orchids require shallow planting. When the bloom is over its time to shift your thinking from short term care to long term maintenance. Usually orchids are potted in either sphagnum moss or bark chips which both work well but need slightly different care. For orchid varieties with pseudobulbs cut the stem just above the pseudobulb.
Is it hard for you to keep your orchids alive. Caring for your orchid after the bloom. Most orchid growers recommend fertilizing weakly weekly. See answers to the most popular orchid questions further down on this page.
This article will give you an understanding of what is. A diluted amount on a regular basis is optimal for orchid care. If you have a phalaenopsis cut the stem just above the bottom 2 nodes or joints of the stem once the flower has died. Moss acts like a sponge soaking up water and taking a long time to dry out.
Temperature is also important for indoor orchid care. Let me know if you have extra tips to add in the comments section below. In most centrally heated homes the air is dry so mist the foliage every two to three days using tepid water but avoid spraying the flowers as the petals can be marked by water. Insufficient light results in poor flowering.
Because itll hang on to moisture for a while you can wait longer between waterings but moss is also less forgiving if you overwater your orchid. These plants prefer bright indirect light. You can provide extra humidity to the area around the orchid by either spritzing only the leaves with a mist of water a few times or by setting the plant on top of a dish filled with moist or wet gravel. While orchids tolerate cooler or warmer temperatures throughout their normal growing season they need to be about 15 degrees cooler at night than during the day in order to bloom sufficiently.
When watering flush the plants with water freely. Orchid care now that i have this plant what do i do with it. Orchids grow well in low light conditions. Orchids do not require very much fertilizer.
Orchid plants are very easy to care for. However too much light can lead to leaf scorch. Most orchid houseplants come from humid tropical regions so do best in a humid atmosphere. If you are anxious to get going with orchids check our quickstart guide to orchid culture orchids 101.