{"id":12433,"date":"2012-06-28T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2012-06-28T16:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/?p=12433"},"modified":"2012-11-11T14:44:03","modified_gmt":"2012-11-11T22:44:03","slug":"summer-orchid-care-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/28\/summer-orchid-care-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Orchid Care Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Orchid care changes with the seasons. On top of summer&#8217;s warmth, the sun is highest in the sky and hours of daylight are at a maximum. Even on cloudy days, plants are working overtime to photosynthesize.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On top of your regular <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/water.html\">watering<\/a> schedule, water more during periods of active growth, warm weather, or windy conditions. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2011\/04\/23\/watering\/\">Check these helpful orchid watering tips for more info<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/15\/lady-slippers\/\">Lady slippers<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/identify\/orchids\/masdevallia.html\">Masdevallias<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/identify\/orchids\/miltonia.html\">Miltonias<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2010\/12\/06\/odonts\/\">Odonts<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/identify\/orchids\/vanda.html\">Vandas<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/identify\/orchids\/cymbidium.html\">Cymbidiums<\/a> will enjoy daily soakings.<\/li>\n<li>Move orchids to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/light.html\">shade<\/a> on really hot days. For most types, high temps are fine <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/humidity.html\">as long as humidity is high, too<\/a>. Even <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/category\/cool-growers\/\">cool growers<\/a> like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/identify\/orchids\/masdevallia.html\">Masdevallias<\/a> can tolerate a short heat wave with enough shade and humid air.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/17\/weakly-weekly\/\">Fertilizing weakly, weekly<\/a> is best. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/25\/compost-happens\/\">Compost<\/a> can also be a great growth booster.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/18\/give-your-orchids-a-summer-vacation\/\">Give orchids a summer vacation outdoors<\/a> if growing conditions permit.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/problems\/index.html\">Pests<\/a> may thrive in summer heat. Try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2010\/06\/15\/beneficial-insects\/\">beneficial insects<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/27\/creepy-carnivorous-plants\/\">carnivorous plants<\/a>. If pesticides are necessary, try natural, biodegradable products like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0012BGXVQ\/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0012BGXVQ&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=abouorch-20\" target=\"_blank\">Neem Oil<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004N6TVVG\/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B004N6TVVG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=abouorch-20\" target=\"_blank\">rubbing alcohol\/surgical spirits<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/wms.assoc-amazon.com\/20070822\/US\/js\/link-enhancer-common.js?tag=abouorch-20\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><br \/>\n<noscript>&amp;amp;amp;lt;br \/&amp;amp;amp;gt;     &amp;amp;amp;lt;img src=&#8221;http:\/\/wms.assoc-amazon.com\/20070822\/US\/img\/noscript.gif?tag=abouorch-20&#8243; mce_src=&#8221;http:\/\/wms.assoc-amazon.com\/20070822\/US\/img\/noscript.gif?tag=abouorch-20&#8243; alt=&#8221;&#8221; \/&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;br \/&amp;amp;amp;gt; <\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orchid care changes with the seasons. On top of summer&#8217;s warmth, the sun is highest in the sky and hours of daylight are at a maximum. Even on cloudy days, plants are working overtime to photosynthesize. On top of your regular watering schedule, water more during periods of active growth, warm weather, or windy conditions. 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