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Choosing the Right Orchid
Phalaenopsis orchids, also called moth orchids, are the easiest orchids for beginners. Choose plants with firm green leaves and strong, silvery-green roots. Avoid plants with wrinkled or spotted leaves.
Soil & Bed Preparation
Never use normal garden soil for orchids. They grow best in a special orchid mix made of bark chips, moss, and charcoal. Transparent pots with holes are best because orchid roots need both air and light.
Sunlight & Placement
Orchids need bright but indirect light. Place them near an east-facing window or a bright balcony with filtered light. Avoid direct harsh sun on leaves, which causes burning.
Watering & Care
Water orchids once a week using the soak-and-drain method: dip the pot in water for 10 minutes, then let it drain completely. Never leave water sitting at the roots. Mist the leaves lightly in dry weather for humidity.
Tools & Support
Use stakes to support the tall flower spikes so they don’t bend. Fertilize every 2 weeks with a weak orchid fertilizer. Cut off old flower stems with sterilized scissors after they finish blooming.
Growth & Harvest
Orchids bloom once or twice a year, and the flowers can last 2–3 months. After flowering, the plant rests and produces new leaves and roots. Repot every 2 years into fresh mix to keep it healthy.
