How do you take care of potted orchids?

How do you take care of potted orchids?

Orchids need ample water but should be allowed to dry out some between waterings. One way to check for watering is by poking your finger about an inch into the growing media. If it's dry, give it some water; otherwise, let it be. Indoor orchid plants also need adequate humidity, about fifty to seventy percent.

Are orchids hard to grow?

Orchids are not hard to grow and bloom, it's just that you don't grow them like other plants. Orchids belong to a vary large group, a few of which are terrestrial, but most orchids are epiphytes. That means they grow on the sides and branches of trees. So you need special growing media for your pots that orchids like.

How do you grow orchids indoors?

Watering is the aspect of orchid growing that can be the trickiest. Most epiphytic orchids should be grown in a loose potting mix. To be sure the orchid gets enough water, drench the mix until water runs out the bottom. Then allow the potting mix to dry out before watering the orchid again.