How To Take Care Of A White Orchid Flower

When growing an orchid indoors it is recommended that it receive six hours of indirect sunlight a day to stay healthy.

How to take care of a white orchid flower. After removing the insects by hand add a squirt of dish soap to a cup or bowl and add room temperature water. Otherwise let it be. In nature orchids like partially shaded areas. If it s dry give it some water.

Autoplay when autoplay is enabled a suggested video will automatically play next. Epiphytic orchids prefer a mix that is lighter airier and holds less moisture while terrestrial orchids enjoy a bit more moisture and material blanketing the roots. Try to water orchids about once a week with lukewarm or room temperature water according to orchids usa s specific watering directions. It your white orchid is a terrestrial species and grows in the ground use an orchid potting mix with bark charcoal perlite with the addition of soil and or peat moss.

After your orchid blooms you will want to snip off the old flower spike near the base some experts keep these spikes on hoping it ll rebloom from the same spike which does sometimes happen. The soapy water will remove the stickiness and soot as well as kill any remaining insects. Most orchid growers recommend fertilizing weakly weekly. Orchids need ample water but should be allowed to dry out some between waterings.

When watering flush the plants with water freely. Dip a soft cloth in the solution then gently wipe down each leaf and flower stalk. Depending on the season you may also choose to repot your orchid into a more friendly container with the right growing medium. Orchids do not require very much fertilizer.

Many people take orchids to the sink in order to flood them with water periodically. A diluted amount on a regular basis is optimal for orchid care. Indoor orchid plants also need adequate humidity about fifty to seventy percent. Clean the affected leaves with soapy water.

One way to check for watering is by poking your finger about an inch into the growing media.