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Most people place the orchid in the wrong place, which is why it doesn’t bloom.

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Some tips for properly caring for your orchids

To allow orchids to develop well, you will need to ensure that they are put in the best possible conditions. Here are the right actions to adopt.

Exposure  : When orchids are exposed to direct sunlight, their leaves will eventually burn. When growing them indoors, be sure to filter the sunlight with light curtains to protect them. Also remember to keep them away from any heat source, particularly radiators, at the risk of seeing them die .

Watering  : during winter, it is necessary to space out watering. Indeed, the orchid’s water needs differ during this time of year. So don’t hesitate to  water your plant  twice a month, using recycled rainwater, which does not contain limescale and which is, at the same time, at room temperature . Water that is too hot or too cool could cause water shock, which could create stress for the plant. Furthermore, you can also mist the orchid from time to time.

Fertilizer application and repotting  : the latter is recommended during spring, because it is at this time of year that orchids flower. They therefore no longer have new buds. However,  you should only repot an orchid if many roots overflow the pot, or if the substrate is thin . Also be sure to get rid of faded flowers to stimulate the formation of new buds.

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Young orchid buds

During the fall, new stems will need a daily application of spray fertilizer, to the leaves and roots. In winter, apply fertilizer once a month to the orchids and clean the leaves with a damp sponge to free them from dust .

By following these maintenance tips you will allow your orchids to develop in the best conditions and flower correctly.

Read also: How to make your orchids bloom again? The step-by-step guide

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