Has Anyone Gifted You An Orchid? Let’s Talk About How You Can Properly Care For One, So It’s Not Just Done After A Few Months Of Being In Your Home

Soil & Fertilizer

Orchids are not planted in regular potting soil. They are usually sold in a potting mix of sphagnum moss or bark. Fertilize your orchid regularly for the best results. Use a balanced fertilizer geared toward orchids twice per month during the growing season, which ranges from mid-spring to early autumn.

Repotting

Orchids usually come in a pot that is already suitable for their needs, so you can leave them there for years. If you need to repot them, only do so every two to three years, like when you notice the potting mix beginning to break down. Just know that repotting your orchid may cause the blooming cycle to be pushed back for as long as a year.

Ailments

When growing an orchid for a long period of time, you are bound to come across a few problems. One issue is root rot, which is caused by overwatering. Orchids suffering from overwatering will likely have brown, mushy roots. For the opposite problem, underwatering, roots will be gray and shriveled.

Healthy roots are supposed to look plump and green. If you see your orchid suffering from root rot, trim away the browned roots and repot it in loose bark. If the plant is too dry, simply give it a long drink of water.

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