Caring for Orchids

Orchids are a great, easy houseplant to grow. Their blooms last for weeks if not months.
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3 Types of Orchids
- Phalaenopsis
- Dendrobium
- Cymbidium
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What to look for when choosing an orchid
- You want to choose an orchid that will bloom as long as possible
- Choose an orchid with half blooms and half buds
- This will give you flowers right away but extend the amount of time you
get to enjoy with your orchid - If you're entertaining, choose an orchid that is in full bloom to get that
wow factor
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Placement
- Orchids naturally grow in the rainforest where they receive dappled light
from the rainforest canopy - In your home, orchids like bright, indirect light
- If the leaves start to turn brown it's telling you it's receiving too much
sunlight
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Watering
- You'll want to water your orchid every 10-14 days
- To water your orchid, take it out of the pot and place it in your sink.
- Water the orchid about 2 times, letting the excess water run out
- Orchids like to be dry so be sure there's not water in the bottom of the
pot - Orchids will tell you if they are getting too much water or not enough
water - If the leaves start to yellow this means it's getting too much water
- If the leaves are starting to crinkle it needs more water
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Fertilizing
- Keep your orchids healthy and blooming by fertilizing it each time you
water - There are two types of fertilizer:
- Fertilizer for when the orchid is blooming
- Fertilizer for when the orchid is not blooming