Tips for beautiful indoor plants – Orchid Care

Orchids are one of the most popular houseplants for good reason. Here are tips for orchid care, and for extending the flowering period of these plants. Orchid flowers are generally very durable and can decorate a space for six to ten weeks.

Orchid care – basic knowledge for these houseplants

Of the roughly 25,000 to 30,000 orchid species, some are more suitable than others for life indoors. Orchid care begins with choosing the right place. Orchids like window sills facing east or west. These delicate plants do not tolerate strong direct sunlight or drafts. On the other hand, they like temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius, airy rooms and humidity above 60 percent. In winter, they need plenty of light. Water carefully once a week, allowing the soil and roots to dry between waterings. You can fertilize orchids in late spring or during the flowering period. In cool weather with good light, you can repot the orchid.

Orchid care – common mistakes

Many novice gardeners make the same mistake: planting orchids in regular soil. Orchids breathe through their roots, so it is essential to buy a special orchid mix. Pay attention to these tips: 1. Light conditions: dark green leaves can be a sign that the orchid needs more light. 2. Room temperature can vary; at night, 10 to 15 degrees Celsius can be acceptable. If the leaves turn yellow, it usually means the room temperature should be increased. 3. Watering: orchids do not always need to be watered from above; they can also be dipped. Fill a bucket with water and briefly immerse the plant below the surface until air bubbles stop rising.

Place the orchids on the windowsill

Epidendrum orchid

Dendrobium Orchid

Cymbidium

Cymbidium kanran

Coelogyne orchid

Tiger Orchid

Moth Orchid

Paphilopedium callosum

Water orchids by dipping when possible

Sprinkle orchids with water

Orchid maintenance tips

Planting orchids – phase 1

Planting orchids – phase 2

Successfully planted orchid – final result

Plant orchids

Vase with orchids as decoration