The adage “A item of beauty is a delight forever” has never been more accurate than in the case of orchids. Orchids, one of the most exotic flowers to grace our homes, are fussy to care for but reward you with sweet-smelling petals that endure a long time. These white orchids can quickly transform your house into a winter paradise.
Plant Care
Fertilizer/ feed for the plant: During the warm summer months, feed your orchid once a week using a common houseplant fertiliser diluted to half its strength. Fertilize your plants sparingly during the winter.
Repotting : It takes time for orchids to establish their rhythm, but once they do, they grow joyfully. Orchids like compact pots and do not require regular repotting; nevertheless, refill the potting mix once a year for optimum growth. Orchids can be grown by seeds or vegetatively by division from a mature mother plant.
Typical issues
1. What is causing my orchid to turn yellow and die?
Its fussy character is one of the primary issues. Orchids require a brilliantly lighted environment with at least a couple of hours of direct sunlight, as well as a well-ventilated environment with temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Overwatering is a huge killer.
2. Why isn’t my orchid blooming?
Feed your orchid once a week with diluted fertiliser throughout the growth seasons of spring and summer. For healthy root and leaf growth, provide adequate ventilation and light. From the fall until the winter, the plant will begin to bloom.
3. How frequently should I water my orchids?
Underwatering is healthier for orchids than overwatering. That being said, water your orchids thoroughly, totally immersing them for a time and allowing them to drip entirely before re-potting them. Allow the top 3-4 inches of potting mix to dry out before watering the orchids again.
Design and Decoration
Light Requirements:Orchids like a few hours of direct light every day, but they should be kept out of the strong afternoon sun of Indian summers.
Locations:Orchids are notoriously difficult to care for, and for good reason. However, with careful care, they will repay you with stalks of lovely blossoms. Place them on east or wet-facing balconies or on window ledges where they will receive adequate sunshine and air. Maintain a rather humid atmosphere as well.
Styling/decor tip : Plant your orchids in broad and shallow pots and landscaping the dirt with pebbles in intriguing shapes and colours to enhance the arrangement. The contrast of the orchid’s colour with the colour of the container adds to the charm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct potting mix for orchids?
Orchids are epiphytes in the wild, meaning they grow on other larger trees in a soilless manner. It is very important to mimic the growing condition of the orchids with a potting mix that is chunky with a lot of wood chips and tree bark and moss.
When do orchids bloom?
Orchids grow their roots and leaves in the warmer months of spring and summer and start blooming in the colder months of fall and winter
Are orchids pet friendly?
Orchids are one of the most pet friendly plants in the home gardening world.
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