2007-02-20 05:48:27 · 5 answers · asked by Angel 51 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The temperature should be 16-23 C.
Indirect sunlight. A north facing window is ideal.
Water once a week, stand the pot on pebbles or gravel in a saucer containing water so that the plant enjoys humidity, but the roots are not standing in water.
Each stem can flower up to 6 weeks.
Feed once a month with an orchid fertiliser.
2007-02-20 06:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dan64 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Orchids are surprisingly easy to grow and most people kill them by overwatering - this is the most disasterous thing to do to an orchid. Water only when the plant feels absolutely dry. Lift it up and see how heavy it is. If it's light then water, if not leave it alone. When you water depends on the temperatures and humidity in your home. Also, water in the morning so that the plant has time to absorb the moisture. Shake the pot well to get rid of excess water.
They are actually air plants and draw a lot of moisture from the air so humidity is a must. You can achieve this by placing the plant in a dish filled with rocks and water (make sure the bottom of the pot doesn't touch the water). A daily misting will make your plant very happy.
The orchid should have bright light, but no sun. The pot should be one that has holes all over it to allow aeration.
After it has bloomed (they bloom once a year, usually between December and February) don't fertilize it and cut back on the water. The plant needs to rest during this time. Once spring comes, and the orchid wants to grow again, start fertilizing (WalMart actually sells a good orchid fertilizer). A handful of charcoal on top will make the plant quite happy.
Orchids love to be outside. Just make sure that the plant is never exposed to direct sun and watch that the temperatures don't dip below 50F. Chances are you may never have to water it during this time (I don't) but keep checking the weight of the pot.
Good luck. Treat her well and you'll have many years of joy out of her.
2007-02-20 17:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by soaplady99ca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Orchid, some are delicate but many prefer to be treated like a cactus (generally ignored and occasionally watered). If you don't know the name can you try to describe it?
http://www.orchidco.com/care.aspx may help if you do have a name.
2007-02-20 13:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by 'H' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PROBABLY BETTER THAN YOU DID BEFORE THE ORCHID !!! JUST KIDDING !! I HAVE NO ANSWER HERE. JUST COULDN'T RESIST...LOL
2007-02-20 14:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by rljacobs60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it lots of love and affection.
2007-02-20 13:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋