how to care for an orchid plant?

Question

the care instructions say to add humidity by placing the pot in a dish with pebbles and water but dont let the plant sit in the water cause the roots will rot. so should i only leave the pot in the dish for a little while and then take it out?

Answer 1

The pebbles should keep the planter with the orchid ABOVE the water line. (or don't water higher than the pebbles)

Also, a spray bottle mister is good.

Humidity is SO important for these plants!

Answer 2

Put a pan of water under the plant just make sure that the plants roots aren't sitting in the water.