Growing Orchids Indoors
Add exotic long lasting blooms to your indoor garden with the help of orchids. They’re much easier to grow than you think.
Orchid care varies a bit with the type of orchid you are growing. But here are some general guidelines to get you started. Grow your orchid in a sunny window. Don’t let the leaves touch cold windows and never trap the plant between curtains and the window in winter.
Keep the soil evenly moist, but not too wet. City tap water is fine, but avoid softened water that can damage the plants. Fertilize actively growing plants when the soil is moist. Use a dilute solution of a complete fertilizer such as a 20-20-20 labeled for use on orchids or flowering houseplants. Avoid excess fertilization that can cause damaged black root tips, green floppy growth, and no flowers. Most orchids prefer daytime temperatures around 70 and cooler at night.
A bit more information: For more detailed information and culture sheets on yours and other orchids visit the American Orchid Society website.
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