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It is devastating to see one of the most beautiful plants in the world wilt and die in your care.
Getting a perfect bloom on your orchid can be difficult and it will not happen unless you have a healthy plant. Below are my three tips to keep your plant well.
1. Watering Orchids ” It is important not to over water your orchids. Obviously different orchids require different amount of water, but as a general rule it is best not to water more frequently than every five days and you should probably not leave it longer than two weeks between watering.
Your orchid will have different requirements in winter and summer, so respond to your orchids needs and reduce watering during the winter months.
2. Orchids and Sunlight ” Light is essential for orchids, but too much will harm them. The two most common signs that your orchid is suffering from too much direct sunlight are dark spots on the leaves or the green of the leaf starts to fade.
Think bright sunlight rather than direct sunlight, the difference may seem slight to you, but to an orchid we are talking life or death.
3. Orchids And Pests ” It is upsetting when any plant becomes over run with insects, but when it is a plant as beautiful as an orchid it is even more distressing. One of the best ways to avoid pests is to take good care of your orchid on a daily basis.
Dead leaves can be a cause of pests. The pests will breed in the leaves as they start to go damp on the soil. Maintenance of the environment of your orchid is important.
Basically, good care of your orchid is about looking after its basic needs; feeding, light and comfort. The environment of the orchid is essential for an orchid to flourish.
Learn how to growing orchids indoors If you want to discover all about orchids visit theorchidguide.com
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