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For hundreds of years, people all over the world have enjoyed the fine art of orchid care. Caring for orchids, some of the most intricately beautiful and extraordinary plants known, is a highly rewarding venture. Many people think that orchid care is something they could never attempt. Not so! Orchid care doesn’t require that you have a special green thumb. All you need is a little commitment and the right attitude. We like to explain orchid care in six basic steps, which can be generally applied to nearly all species, including Cattleya Orchids, Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Lady Slippers, and more!

Bright Light
Orchids need bright filtered light, but should be kept out of direct sunlight. Find a place in your home where there’s plenty of sunshine, particularly early morning and late afternoon but nothing too intense.

Air Movement
Orchids don’t do well in a stale air environment. Make sure air is circulating around the plant. Placing your orchid in a well-trafficked room of the house should do the trick! Otherwise, a small oscillating fan or ceiling fan on low will work.

Regular Watering
This is the big one when it comes to orchid care! Water only once or twice a week, and make sure it drains. You want the growing medium damp – not swimming in water! The orchid should dry out most of the way before watering again.

Fertilizer
Orchids need fertilizer as they grow. Generally a balanced all-purpose plant food twice a month will suffice. Ask us about fertilizer recommendations if you don’t have a favorite.

Humidity
Orchids don’t do well in dry climates. If you live in a drier region (or have dry air in the house) we recommend a humidifier.

Temperature
Lastly, keep your orchid between 65 ºF and 85 ºF during the day, allowing the temperature to drop a little at night.

More orchids are sold for Mother’s Day than on any other time of the year except Christmas. Instead of buying your mother the traditional bouquet of flowers on Mother’s Day, why not buy something that will last?

We have hundreds of orchids for sale online and they are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. Many of our orchids cost much less than the price you would pay for an arrangement of flowers, but the orchid flowers will outlast cut flowers by weeks or even months. The plant itself will grow and reflower for years to come.

Some of our favorite Mother’s Day orchids are large Cattleyas! These are the old-fashioned corsage orchids that your Great grandmother got for Mother’s Day. With a flower like that, your mother is sure to be stunned and reminded of your love every day! Their fragrance is delightful!

Mother’s Day will be here soon. Be sure to start shopping now so that you’ll have your orchid in time!