Beauty that lasts: how long does an orchid flower?
Do you like houseplants that flower for a long time and ask for very little? Then the orchid is a good choice. Where a bouquet is done after a week, an orchid keeps going for weeks – and with the right care, even for years.
Beauty that lasts: how long does an orchid flower?
Weeks to months of flowering
Many orchid species flower for six to eight weeks. The common Phalaenopsis even averages eight to ten weeks. And some other species can be enjoyed for months on end. With the message ‘Beauty that lasts’, we are referring to precisely that longevity.
Easier than you think
The biggest misconception about orchids is that they are difficult to care for. The opposite is true. A light spot out of direct sunlight, a temperature between 15 and 25 degrees and a weekly dunk: that is basically all there is to it. What orchids do not like is just as straightforward: wet feet, draughts and a spot next to the radiator.
And after flowering?
Finished flowering does not mean finished. With a little attention, your orchid will bloom again, often several times over. Cut the stem back to just above a dormant eye and give the plant some rest in a slightly cooler spot. After a few weeks, you will often see a new bud appear.
Sustainable and good value
Do the maths: an orchid that flowers for two to three months and then comes back into bud lasts longer than a whole series of bouquets. Less waste, less hassle and more to enjoy. That makes the orchid not only a beautiful choice for your home, but a conscious one too.