For those seeking to introduce a touch of vibrant color into their indoor spaces, consider the orchid as a houseplants. Orchids captivate with their remarkable diversity in size, color, shape, and growth patterns, as well as their delightful range of fragrances. The best part? Orchids can thrive under the care of almost anyone who can nurture other houseplants. Various orchid varieties bloom at different times of the year, allowing for almost year-round flowering displays, and a single bloom can lost for months.
Just like any other houseplant, orchids necessitate proper attention to watering, feeding, light exposure, temperature, and humidity. Ideally, position your orchids in east, south, or west-facing windows, shielding them from direct midday sun. Consider planting them in an orchid pot that has holes in the sides of the pot. This allows for ample air flow around the roots.
In their natural habitat, most orchids cling to trees, with their roots exposed to the tropical jungle air. They typically experience a daily drenching followed by a period of drying out. When cultivating orchids indoors, it is crucial to allow them to thoroughly dry out between watering sessions. Keeping the roots excessively moist may lead to root rot.
To maximize orchid performance, it’s advisable to refrain from feeding them during their flowering phase. Once the blooming period concludes, resume regular feeding with each watering throughout the growing season, when they are not in bloom.