How do you care for an orchid?

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Orchids are beautiful and elegant plants that can bloom for years with the right care. Many people think that orchids are difficult to maintain, but with a few simple tips you can enjoy this exotic flower to the fullest. In this blog we explain step by step how to care for an orchid.

1. Choosing the right location

Orchids like light, but not direct sunlight. Place your orchid in a place with lots of daylight, such as a windowsill facing east or west. Avoid direct sunlight in the summer, as this can burn the leaves.

2. How often should you water an orchid?

A common mistake is to overwater an orchid. An orchid needs water on average once a week. Preferably use lukewarm water and let the roots absorb the water well by briefly immersing the plant. Make sure that excess water can drain well, because wet roots can rot.

3. The ideal humidity

Orchids originate from tropical regions and like high humidity. Spray the leaves occasionally with a plant sprayer to simulate a tropical climate, especially in winter when the air indoors is drier.

4. Provide the right nutrition

For healthy growth and beautiful flowers, an orchid needs special nutrition. Use an orchid fertilizer and add it to the water once every two weeks during the growth period. In the rest period, when the plant is not flowering, the orchid needs less nutrition.

5. When and how should you repot an orchid?

An orchid does not need to be repotted often, but about once every two to three years it is necessary. Use special orchid soil and choose a transparent pot with sufficient drainage holes. Repot the orchid preferably in the spring, when the plant produces new roots.

6. What to do if your orchid is not blooming?

If your orchid does not bloom again, this can have several causes. Make sure the plant gets enough light, do not overwater and check whether the temperature is slightly lower at night than during the day. A temperature difference stimulates flowering.

Orchid care summarized

  • Place the orchid in a light spot without direct sunlight.
  • Water once a week and ensure good drainage.
  • Maintain humidity by spraying the plant occasionally.
  • Use special orchid food during the growing season.
  • Repot the orchid every few years in suitable potting soil.
  • Stimulate flowering with sufficient light and a small temperature difference.

With these care tips, your orchid will stay healthy and you will enjoy its beautiful flowers for a long time!

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