A ready diluted, yet powerful version of the concentrated feed that frequent flowering orchids will love To prepare your orchid plant for winter, you can trim flower stems, maintain humidity and adjust watering levels if necessary. Should I water my orchid after flowering? Focus on each area we’ve covered in this article, and work out whether you’re providing the optimum light and humidity levels, water, feed and temperature for your plant. Repotting orchids When to repot orchids

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As mentioned above, orchids enjoy a humid environment, and you can create this indoors by using a mister spray. Any plant that is grown in a pot will eventually exhaust the nutrients in the compost or potting mix. This applies to orchid care indoors as much as it does to any other houseplants.

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To repot an orchid, choose a pot that has just enough room for the roots – they like to be a little bit crowded. You can buy * orchid pots that are specifically designed for orchids. Indoor orchid plants need lots of light. Five to six hours is the minimum to aim for; more is great. Should I put my orchid in front of a window?If your orchid plant is in the kitchen, make sure it’s nowhere near the fruit bowl. The ethylene gas produced by ripening fruit can cause orchids to lose their flowers and buds prematurely. Can orchids tolerate draughts?

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Indoor orchids can live for as long as 25 years. Obviously this lifespan very much depends on how well you look after them! If your orchid is a Phalaenopsis, you shouldn’t cut the stem off as it will rebloom on the same stem.Bathrooms are an obvious choice for orchids, due to their regularly humid environment. Do be careful about positioning though; keep your plant away from open windows and near a source of good natural light. Should I put my orchid in a bedroom or living room? In short, yes. Direct sunlight can scorch orchid leaves, resulting in damage. Can an orchid survive in a room with no windows? A happy orchid will grow a new stem more readily than an orchid under stress. Keep the water levels, humidity, light and temperature right, and your plant should reward you with new growth. How long does it take an orchid to grow a new spike? Orchid food drip feeders are a really convenient option, and ideal if you’re not confident about getting the feeding right or simply short on time. Drip feeders are opened, turned upside down, and pushed into the pot, where they deliver a slow release of nutrients while you water as normal. If you’ve ever seen an orchid’s roots inside a clear pot, you’ll know that they don’t grow in your typical houseplant compost. Orchids love a moist, free-draining growing medium. * Orchid compostor orchid mix is usually bark-based with an open structure that provides essential drainage, plus added nutrients to support sustained flowering. How to repot an orchid