What to Do with a Mother’s Day Orchid

Phalaenopsis flower, Phal, Moth Orchid hybrid, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis flowers with water drops, Phal, Moth Orchid hybrid, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKPhalaenopsis, Phal, Moth Orchid hybrids in different colors and sizes, Cloud Forest Conservatory, Gardens by the Bay nature park, Singapore

Mother’s Day is a day for moms, and also a day for orchids. If you’re gazing at a new orchid gift, and wondering what to do with it, don’t worry. Most orchids don’t deserve their finicky reputations, and aren’t tough to grow. The most commonly sold types are Moth Orchids, like those in the row of photos above. They enjoy typical household temperatures, bright light but not full sun, and good humidity.

Paphiopedilum Pinocchio, Paph hybrid orchid flower, Lady Slipper flower, Cloud Forest Conservatory, Gardens by the Bay nature park, SingaporePaphiopedilum Maudiae, Paph hybrid orchid flower, Lady Slipper flower, green and white flower, Glasshouse, RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, UKPaphiopedilum, Paph orchid flower, Lady Slipper flower, Glasshouse, RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, UK

Lady Slippers, illustrated in the three pictures above, are also popular. Most varieties need care similar to Moth Orchids, but some prefer slightly cooler temperatures.

Oncidium Alosuka 'Claire', orchid hybrid flowers, Dancing Lady Orchids, yellow and reddish brown flowers, Orchids in the Park 2019, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco CaliforniaOncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance', Dancing Lady Orchid flower, chocolate scented flower, Pacific Orchid Expo 2014, San Francisco, CaliforniaOncidium orchid flowers, Dancing Lady Orchid, yellow brown and white flower, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Dancing Lady Orchids feature masses of small blooms. Many hybrids are available, including the chocolate-scented Oncidium Sharry Baby, shown in the middle photo above. These plants want some direct sun to grow well. For more basic orchid care info, check these tips.

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