ORCHID CARE TIPS FOR FALL

As temperatures begin to cool, many of the plants you enjoyed during the summer start to transition to dormancy, but that doesn’t mean you have to do without the vibrant colors of summer.

As temperatures begin to cool, many of the plants you enjoyed during the summer start to transition to dormancy, but that doesn’t mean you have to do without the vibrant colors of summer.

With these 3 easy adjustments, your orchid can supply you with beautiful blooms throughout fall.

Make Lighting Adjustments

Tip #1

The declining direct sunlight of fall contributes to cooler temperatures and shrinking daylight hours.

Tip #1

Make sure your orchid is still receiving lots of bright light by moving your plant closer to a window or to a window facing east or south.

Tip #1

How to Make Sure Your Orchid is Getting Enough Light

Hold your hand 12 inches from your orchid or look at its leaves:

= Not enough light

= Medium light

= Bright light

= The right amount of light

= Not enough light

No shadow

Light gray shadow

Dark shadow

Bright green leaves

Dark green leaves

Reduce Drafts

Tip #2

Depending on your location, you could be switching between the heater and air conditioner. Either way, make sure your orchid is away from a vent, open window or fan.

Tip #2

Depending on your location, you could be switching between the heater and air conditioner. Either way, make sure your orchid is away from a vent, open window or fan.

Tip #2

If your orchid is losing blooms or its leaves are drooping, and it is well watered, pest-free and receiving enough light, drafts may be the cause.

Tip #2

If your orchid is losing blooms or its leaves are drooping, and it is well watered, pest-free and receiving enough light, drafts may be the cause.

Tip #2

Remember to keep your orchid in a location where the temperature stays between 55 and 80 degrees.

Increase Humidity

Tip #3

The humid conditions of the summer are beginning to wane, and switching between heating and cooling sources can zap the air of the humidity orchids crave.

Tip #3

The humid conditions of the summer are beginning to wane, and switching between heating and cooling sources can zap the air of the humidity orchids crave.

Tip #3

If your orchid’s leaves are wrinkled, it’s likely suffering from low humidity.

Tip #3

Increase humidity around your orchid by placing other plants in the area, create a humidity tray and put your orchid on top, or mist your orchid’s leaves with water.

Increase humidity around your orchid by placing other plants in the area, create a humidity tray and put your orchid on top, or mist your orchid’s leaves with water.

Increase humidity around your orchid by placing other plants in the area, create a humidity tray and put your orchid on top, or mist your orchid’s leaves with water.

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