Orchid Care

WATERING:
In the summer when inside temperatures are 80+, you should water them once per week. The method is as important as the consistency. Place the plant inside enough water to cover the bark and soak for 3-5 minutes. then drain it well.

In the winter, water it every 2-3 weeks. Orchids roots like to dry out 80-90% between waterings.

LIGHTING:
Filtered lighting. Orchids do not like hot-direct sunlight. A little direct light in the cooler mornings are ok.

AIR:
Air movement is important for orchids. You should leave a window open or put a fan in the room to prevent mold in the leaf joints.

TEMPURATURE:
No less than 55-60 degrees, otherwise flowers suffer. They prefer 65-80 during the day and 55-70 at night.

FERTILIZING:
Only fertilize when not in bloom! Fertilize 10-15-10 once per month. Again, fertilize only when not in bloom!

TRANSPLANTING:
Orchids love to be crowded so only re-pot after they split the plastic pot they live in- into 2. Then only move up one pot size. Do not use soil, purchase Orchid Potting Mix! :)

Enjoy Your Orchid!