Orchids are native to every continent except Antarctica. That's good news because it means that, for any given setting and environment, there's probably an orchid that will feel quite at home. Before you bring an orchid home, though, know what its light and care requirements are, so you can give it exactly what it wants. That doesn't mean that orchids are necessarily difficult to care for, however. These beautiful plants may appear fragile and delicate but they're actually quite durable. In fact, many orchids are even easy to care for.
There are only a few rules for orchid care, but you have to follow them closely. Here are some must-do's for orchid care:
Mist frequently. The showiest orchids come from the equatorial regions of the planet. Because most homes tend to have dry air, you'll want to give your orchids the humidity they crave.
Avoid having water collect on the center area of the plant. Place decorative pebbles in a tray.
Add water to the tray until it's just below the top of the pebbles; don't completely cover the pebbles. Sit the pot on the pebbles. The evaporating water will increase the humidity around the plant.
Avoid placing the orchid near drying elements such as heaters and fireplaces.
Provide good air circulation to avoid heat buildup and bacterial infections. Never leave plants sitting in water. All leaf surfaces should be dry at night to avoid spotting and bacterial growth.
Water plants with a weak solution of a high-nitrogen fertilizer.
There are more than 70,000 orchid hybrids offering a vast array of color and flower structure, see the various information we have collated here on this site with different species of exquisite Orchids.
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