Caring for Mother’s Day Orchids
If you’ve received an orchid gift for Mother’s Day, basic care info can help you enjoy your plant and keep it happy. Check the tips below these photos for helpful orchid info.
Watering – Orchids need good drainage, so remove wrapping paper or decorative containers before watering. Soak 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 roots may rot.
Humidity – Orchids want high humidity. Dry air wilts flowers and attracts pests. To increase humidity, group plants together, or put plants in a humid area, like a bathroom or kitchen. Use a cool mist humidifier, or a spray mister. Place flowerpots in trays of shallow water, keeping the pots raised above the water level on a layer of pebbles or an inverted saucer.
Light – Place orchids in bright light, but keep out of full sun while you’re enjoying the flowers.
What kind is it? – Moth Orchids, in the first row of photos above, are the most popular. Cattleyas are in the second row of photos, and are longtime favorites. The third row shows Lady Slippers, and the fourth row shows Dancing Lady Orchids. All are available in different colors, patterns, and sizes, so use pictures as general guidelines, not strict standards. Find more pictures and more tips at AboutOrchids.com.
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