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#ORCHIDS are an ever-popular indoor potted plant. While the exotic flower is widely available, many do not know how to care for an orchid to keep it blooming.
Below are the #TIPS ON HOW TO CARE FOR ORCHIDS:
"Caring for Your Orchid in Bloom"
When you first get your orchid, it will likely be in bloom. Obviously, you want to prolong the bloom as long as possible, so whatever the tag says, here are a few tips that can help.
First, most gift orchids are potted in the wrong conditions for long-term growth. They are potted in plastic and packed with moss around the roots. In nature, orchids typically grow on trees and their roots are water-gathering organs that need loads of fresh air flow to be healthy. Orchids with wet roots are susceptible to root rot and other problems.
While the current container may not be ideal, you never want to repot a blooming orchid. It's too stressful on the plant and it will drop its blooms.
Instead of repotting, it's better to hold off on the water. Don't worry! Most people who are new to orchids think the plants needs loads of water to grow well, but it's just not true. Unless your orchids are growing in the open air, suspended in baskets where they can completely dry out within an hour of being watered, your orchid actually needs very little water. So here's a great piece of advice: Every time you think you want to water, wait three days. Or a week. Your plant won't suffer.
Next, don't place your orchid where it will experience cold drafts or exposure to direct sunlight or heating vents. Very dry air, direct heat, and chills are the enemies of the exotic flowers. Your bloom will last longer if you can provide a mild, warm and somewhat humid environment.
Provided your orchid is happy, expect the bloom to last at least a few weeks, sometimes more.
"Caring for Your Orchid After the Bloom"
When the bloom is over, it's time to shift your thinking from a short-term care to long-term maintenance. After your orchid blooms, you will want to snip off the old flower spike near the base (some experts keep these spikes on, hoping it'll rebloom from the same spike, which does sometimes happen).
Depending on the season, you may also choose to repot your orchid into a more friendly container with the right growing medium.
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