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5 Tips For Orchid Care in Winter Months
- Give your Orchid Enough Light. You can extend the life of your orchid by making sure it's getting enough light during shorter winter days. ...
- Watch for Drafts. ...
- Keep Your Orchid Away From Dry Heat. ...
- Check Your Orchid's Roots. ...
- Increase the Humidity.
- What is the lowest temperature orchids can tolerate?
- How often should orchids be watered in winter?
- Which orchids need winter rest?
- Do you fertilize orchids in winter?
- Can orchids stay outside in winter?
- Where do I put my orchid in the winter?
What is the lowest temperature orchids can tolerate?
Generally temperatures between 50° and 80° F (10° to 27° C) are ideal for orchids; but occasional brief periods of temperatures above 100 F (38 C) or drops even into the 30s (0 C) will not harm most orchids as long as no frost forms on the leaves. Cold injury includes damage from temperatures above and below freezing.
How often should orchids be watered in winter?
In general, water once a week during the winter and twice a week when the weather turns warm and dry. The size of your orchid container also helps determine how often you need to water, regardless of climate conditions. Typically, a 6-inch pot needs water every 7 days and a 4-inch pot needs water every 5 to 6 days.
Which orchids need winter rest?
Dendrobium affine Withhold water during winter rest. Dendrobium bigibbum Long, dry rest needed in winter. Mist to keep pseudobulbs from shrivel- ing. Dendrobium williamsianum Prolonged dry period after flowering.
Do you fertilize orchids in winter?
"Do Not Fertilize in Winter" applies to orchids, too
Fertilizer then does no good so it's a wasted resource and can accumulate to burn and weaken roots. It may also cause long, weak growth in leaves or leaf tip dieback.
Can orchids stay outside in winter?
Orchids prefer daytime temperatures of 75 °F or more and nighttime temperatures of 65 °F or more. In winter time, this is not always practical to achieve temperatures quite this warm; however, efforts need to be made to not allow blooming orchids to be exposed to temperatures significantly colder than this.
Where do I put my orchid in the winter?
You can extend the life of your orchid by making sure it's getting enough light during shorter winter days. Try moving it to the sunniest room in your home or the room with the most windows. Orchids love the bright, indirect light of most homes or offices. Just remember natural sunlight is a win-win.
