Do you also find it difficult to estimate what your orchid needs and could you use some handy tips? Grower Rob gives you tips on how to best water your orchid, what the best location is, and how to get your orchid to bloom again. The most common questions are answered in this blog, so read on quickly!
The best location for your orchid
The first step in orchid care is finding the right spot. Below you will find a checklist of what the location for your orchid should meet:
1. The orchid is in an environment with temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees
2. The orchid is in a bright spot, but not in direct sunlight, as this can burn the orchid’s leaves and flowers.
3. The orchid is not near the fruit bowl. Fruit releases a substance called ethylene, which ensures that the aging process is accelerated.
What is the best way to water my orchid?
Submerge the orchid once a week in a bucket of lukewarm water. Make sure you let the orchid drain well before putting her back in the pot. Are you not sure if your orchid needs water? Then look at the orchid’s roots. These tell you if they have enough water. Are the roots green? Then the orchid still has enough water and doesn’t need any extra yet. Are the orchid’s roots light gray? Then she could use a sip of water.
Do I need to feed my orchid?
Did you know that orchids, like many other plants, can also use some plant food every now and then? 1 special drop is enough to provide your orchid with all the nutrients, so you can optimally enjoy your orchid.
Instructions for use:
Give food once every two months. You do this by mixing 1 drop of Chrysal orchid food with 1 liter of water. Submerge the orchid’s root ball in the bucket of water, let the root ball drain well, and put the orchid back in the decorative pot. You can feed all your orchids with the same water.
Check out our handy instructional video!
How can I repot my orchid?
Have you had your orchid for a long time now and does the orchid seem to be very tight in her plastic nursery pot? Then it’s time to repot the orchid. You do this by carefully removing the orchid from the plastic pot. Remove the bark from the plant and trim the dead roots. You can recognize dead roots by their brown/black color. Then submerge the orchid in lukewarm water, place the orchid in the new pot, and sprinkle the new bark into the nursery pot. Gently press down the bark and you’re done!
The orchid is getting yellow buds
Is your orchid getting yellow buds? This could be because the plant is in a spot that is too dark or too cold. Provide a brighter spot and find a place where there are no drafts. We recommend a place where it is between 18 and 22 degrees.