Mother’s Day Orchid Care
Mother’s Day orchids are even better when you know that most are easy to care for. With a few orchid basics, you can enjoy their flowers for weeks, or even months.
Watering – Remove wrapping paper or decorative containers, at least temporarily, if they block the pot’s drainage holes. Drench the plant with room-temperature water, and let all excess drain out. Don’t let the flowerpot sit in water for too long, or the orchid’s roots may rot.
High humidity – Orchids need water vapor in the air and good air movement. Dry air can damage flowers and attract pests. To raise humidity, group plants together, or put plants in a humid place like a bathroom or kitchen. Use a cool mist humidifier, or a spray mister. Place flowerpots on top of a layer of pebbles in trays of shallow water, always keeping the pots above the water level.
Identifying your orchid – The most popular varieties are Moth Orchids, like those in the first row of photos above. Lady Slippers in the second row are also favorites. Cattleyas are in the third row, and are known as the classic corsage orchids. The final row of pictures shows a Cymbidium, a Coelogyne, and a Masdevallia, and there are many more. They all come in many colors, sizes, and patterns, so use these images as general guidelines, not exact models. Once you know what kind of orchid you have, you can learn more about its care needs. And have a happy Mother’s Day!
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