Orchid Care: How to Achieve Beautiful Blooms and Keep Your Plant Healthy (Page 2 ) | March 16, 2025

Water once a week during active growth (spring and summer).
Reduce watering to every 10–14 days in the dormant period (fall and winter).
Method: Use lukewarm, distilled, or rainwater. Avoid letting water sit in the crown (base of the leaves) to prevent rot.
3. Ensure Proper Humidity
Orchids love 50–70% humidity. If your environment is dry:
Place a pebble tray with water beneath the pot (without letting the pot sit in water).
Use a humidifier to maintain consistent levels.
Group plants together to create a humid microclimate.
4. Feed Regularly
Use a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) at half strength.
Frequency: Fertilize every 2 weeks during the growing season and once a month during dormancy.
Tip: “Weakly, weekly” is a good rule—apply diluted fertilizer to avoid salt buildup.
5. Maintain the Right Temperature
Daytime: 65°F–75°F (18°C–24°C).
Nighttime: Orchids benefit from a slight temperature drop (10°F/5°C) at night to trigger blooming.
Avoid Extremes: Protect your orchid from drafts, heaters, and direct air conditioning.
6. Choose the Right Potting Medium
Orchids need a well-draining medium like bark, sphagnum moss, or a specialty orchid mix to allow airflow around the roots.
Repot Every 1–2 Years:
Repot in spring after flowering.
Replace old, compacted medium to keep roots healthy.
7. Prune and Care for Blooms
After the flowers fade: