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1. How do you take care of an orchid for beginners?
2. Where is the best place to keep my orchid?
3. How do you get an orchid to bloom again?
4. How do you keep orchids blooming?
5. How long do orchids live for?
6. How much sun do orchids need?
7. What eats an orchid?
8. Should you mist orchids?
9. Do you water orchids from the top or bottom?
10. How long does it take for orchids to rebloom?
11. Do orchids like coffee grounds?
12. Do orchids like bathrooms?
13. Are banana peels good for orchids?
14. What time of year do orchids bloom?
15. What does an orchid flower spike look like?
16. Does an orchid bloom more than once?
17. Should I fertilize my orchid while it is blooming?
18. What to feed orchids when flowering?
19. How often should orchids be watered?

How do you take care of an orchid for beginners?

On a basic level, most orchids need the following to survive:

1. A well-draining growing medium.
2. At least six hours of indirect sunlight (bright shade) a day.
3. Moist, but not waterlogged, soil.
4. Once-a-month fertilizer feedings (quarter strength)
5. A humid environment.
6. Pruning, as needed.

Where is the best place to keep my orchid?

Orchids thrive in the sunshine, and the living room tends to get the most sunlight in your home. Indirect sunlight is best. So one of the best places to keep your orchid is near a north- or east-facing window.

How do you get an orchid to bloom again?

So put your orchid in a room that gets a little cold by the window—and put your orchid in the window. When the sun goes down, the heat will drop and the cold will stimulate it to re-bloom.

How do you keep orchids blooming?

Choose a bright window or put the plant under grow lights and continue to water it regularly, but stop fertilizing. If you've done a good job caring for your plant and fertilizing it regularly throughout the growing season, your orchid should develop new flower spikes in early winter.

How long do orchids live for?

With good care and regular maintenance, an orchid plant may live for a lifetime — 100 years, or more.

How much sun do orchids need?

To achieve blooms, it requires 5 to 6 hours of light per day. Move it outside in the summer, and water copiously.

What eats an orchid?

Phalaenopsis orchids are not only loved by humans, they are also loved by sap feeding insects, spider mites, and some pests that like to chew on orchids. While not usually found inside of a home, slugs, snails, caterpillars, and grasshoppers find orchids to be a tasty treat.

Should you mist orchids?

Misting gives the orchid more humidity but does not create a soggy root environment. It is best to put your orchid where it will receive medium indirect sunlight. ... To ensure bright blooms and a healthy plant, use a potting mixture and a fertilizer that is specifically designed for orchids.

Do you water orchids from the top or bottom?

When you water, water thoroughly: The water should pour out from the bottom of the pot. ... Never let the pots of orchids sit in water for over a few hours: If the orchid pots have saucers, make sure to keep them free of water.

How long does it take for orchids to rebloom?

It takes a month or two, or even several months for Phalaenopsis orchids to rebloom. Many other varieties of orchids bloom annually. The anticipation and eventual reward of an emerging flower spike bedecked with tiny buds are so exciting.

Do orchids like coffee grounds?

Coffee grounds are an excellent fertilizer, especially for orchids and African violets.

Do orchids like bathrooms?

Because orchids are native to tropical climates, they love humidity and will thrive in the steamy confines of a bathroom. Just be sure that they have minimal sunlight (a skylight or small bathroom window should be enough to keep them happy).

Are banana peels good for orchids?

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Banana peels provide a natural way to give your orchids potassium, potash, phosphorous, nitrogen and magnesium, although not in huge quantities. ... Use the peels in between regular fertilizer treatments to give your orchids an added nutrition boost.

What time of year do orchids bloom?

Most orchids grow during the summer and bloom in the fall, winter or spring. Knowing the season that an orchid blooms helps alleviate the frustration of feeling like "It's July, why isn't my Phalaenopsis in bloom again now?".

What does an orchid flower spike look like?

Flower spikes are usually greener than roots and have a flatter, mitten-shaped tip. While growing, spikes remain green along their full length. Spikes usually emerge from between the plant's leaves, not from the plant's center.

Does an orchid bloom more than once?

Most orchids bloom once a year, but if they are really happy, they may bloom more often. If you want an orchid that blooms during a particular season, the best bet is to purchase a plant that is in bloom at that time. When an orchid does flower it usually remains in bloom for six to ten weeks.

Should I fertilize my orchid while it is blooming?

Fertilize once the last bloom has fallen off your orchid. ... You don't need to water on the weeks you fertilize. You can fertilize your orchid while it's in bloom, but it's really not necessary. Performing this step during the resting phase helps give your orchid extra nutrients for reblooming.

What to feed orchids when flowering?

Choose a fertilizer that contains equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (look for 20-20-20 on the label). Fertilizer should be used at half-strength, mixing it with an equal amount of water before applying it to your orchid.

How often should orchids be watered?

So how do you water orchids? The easiest way is to soak your orchid in a bowl of water once every week or two --- when the moss dries out. Unlike most houseplants, you don't need to keep orchid moss evenly moist; if it stays too moist, the orchid can rot.