Orchids have a notorious reputation of being really difficult to care for, truth be told, it isn’t difficult. It’s just a little different to traditional house plants and flowers. Orchids are epiphytes which means that they do not grow in dirt but rather by hanging on to the bark of trees. So over smothering Orchids is not an option! Here are our tips & tricks to ensuring your beautiful orchids stay healthy & bloom for longer.
- To prolong the flowering time, keep the blooming plant in a cool, bright room out of direct sunlight.
- Water once a week with a Orchid Fertiliser & avoid over watering as this can result in root rot.
- Growth Technology Orchid Focus Bloom – a premium nutrient solution designed for use specifically during the bloom phase. Extra flowering, longer blooms & delicious aromas. Feed Once a week with the recommended amount to see your Orchids flourish.
- Growth Technology Drip Feeder - take the guesswork out of feeding your orchids this is a premium drip feeder that ensures your orchids get the right nutrients for abundant flowering.
- Position your plant in a bright windowsill with the roots lefts quiet loose so the light can get to it.
- Once the last flower drops off, follow the tip of the stem back to the stump of the lower-most flower. Then continue to follow the stem down to the second inverted V-shaped node beneath that stump and cut back for the next bloom.
- Orchid repotting is vital from season to season to ensure the pot it resides is large enough for the ever growing roots. Orchids are epiphytes which mean they grow on bark, repotting mixes are ready prepared to give your Orchid a blossoming life.
- Growth Technology Orchid Repotting Mix – is a UK best seller for all Orchid growers. High quality graded bark to ensure your Orchid flourishes.
The Growth Techonology orchid mixes contain special medias that promote healthy drainage and good airflow, it is important to use the appropriate mix or it will smother their roots and kill the plant. Here is a video of the delicate steps taken to properly repot your Orchid.
