How To
Care for Orchids

Types of Orchids

• Phalaenopsis
• Dendrobium
• Cymbidium

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

Placement

• Orchids naturally grow in the rain forest where they receive dappled light from the rain forest 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

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

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