![]() Temperature and HumidityĪs tropical plants, orchids thrive between 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If your orchid's roots look green, take a break from watering. Healthy orchid roots are a light green color (sometimes nearly white) and firm to the touch they tend to coil around the perimeter of the pot they're planted in. Unlike other plants, orchid roots don't branch out in traditional ways. Using a pair of small, clean gardening shears, snip off the old flowering spike as close to the base as you can. Once the blooming cycle is complete, you'll want to prune the flowering spikes (the little stem the flower grew on) to set your orchid up for a successful next cycle. Ahead, we explain how to care for an orchid so its blooms thrive all year. Don't worry, we're going to break down the cues you need to know. You need learn how to notice your orchid's changing needs. If you're stuck on a watering or care schedule that's too rigid, it will only lead you astray. Their sun and watering needs can and do change with the season. You may not be used to doing that if you're a new plant parent. Luckily, caring for an orchid is actually pretty simple: You just have to pay attention to it. Seriously, the speed at which they can go from a full blooming stem of flowers to a sad bare one is mind-blowing. You actually need to know how to care for an orchid to keep it from withering and encourage new blooms. You can't just place an orchid on a windowsill and check in every few weeks, the way you can with a ZZ plant or succulent. ![]() ![]() But it takes some know-how to keep them happy. Their stunning blooms and larger-than-life personality make them perfect impulse buys or gifts. Compared with every other indoor houseplant, orchids are notoriously hard to care for. ![]()
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