When it comes to orchid care at home, it can seem daunting at first, but with the proper knowledge and understanding, your orchid can flourish in its home. There are a multitude of variables that contribute to the success of your orchid, these include: sunlight, water, humidity, fertilizer, pruning, and in some cases repotting. In regards to sunlight, most orchids prefer bright, indirect light, such as from an east- or west-facing windowsill, and should be kept away from direct sunlight. In the winter, you can move your orchid to a sunnier room to help it thrive. When it come to watering your orchid, you should water your orchid when the soil feels light and is dry to the touch, and avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot. You can use rainwater or boiled water instead of tap water, and mist your orchid regularly. Due to orchids being a tropical plant, they thrive in high humidity levels. You can use a humidifier to help your orchid emerge from dormancy and encourage new buds to develop. Although not necessary, fertilizer can help your orchid grow stronger and produce more blooms per stem. You should use a special orchid fertilizer that's available in stores, and avoid fertilizers with high salt concentrations, which can harm the plant. After your orchid's blooms have faded, you can prune it to encourage new growth and more blooms in the future. If you maintain your orchid for a long period of time, it is recommended that every one to two years, you should repot your orchid in fresh orchid mix to keep it healthy and promote good root aeration and drainage.
We hope these tips are useful for the success of your orchid at home!
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