Caring for Orchids
Once considered difficult, orchids are remarkably easy to grow. Here's some tips on how to make your store-bought blooms last longer..
Extend the life of flowering orchids by providing the suitable environment - indirect sunlight, moderate temperatures and regular watering.
Water once a week, no more. Place pot in a tray lined with gravel to provide much needed humidity, especially in the winter months.
Mist with water weekly. Do not place over a direct heat source or in a draft.
Provide ample circulation around the base. These orchids are actually int heir original pots with damp newspaper crumpled around the base to provide circulation, support and humidity.
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How do you get an orchid to rebloom??? I've had an orchid for 2 1/2 years but it hasn't bloomed since I got it. The leaves are a beautiful green.... Help please and thank you!
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Love orchids and I want to thank you for it. I am going to give it a try. I am not that good with flowers but I do well with vegetable garden he he. Because every gifted pot plant didn't live long at my place. I think I need to learn more about them.
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