How Do You Care For Blooming Orchid Plants?
Orchids are beautiful plants, and they can brighten up any room with their graceful stems and bright, colorful flowers. According to the American Orchid Society (AOS), phalaenopsis orchids are the most popular for indoor growing, although there are nearly 20,000 recorded species of orchids around the world. Taking care of your blooming orchid is not exceptionally difficult. As long as you provide it with the essentials all plants require—water, sun and air—your orchid should do just fine. Water your blooming orchid in the morning and only when the soil is nearly dry, probably about once each week depending on your climate. According to the AOS, overwatering is much more serious for orchids than not providing enough water. Stick your finger in the soil; if it feels moist, the orchid does not need water. Use slightly warm tap water for your orchid. The amount of water will depend on the size of your plant, but do not saturate the soil. Simply pour enough water into the soil to moiste
