Summer is here! And that means more light, more sun, and a bit more warmth indoors. These changes also affect your orchids, so it’s time to adjust their care a little. Read on for four tips on caring for your orchid in summer.

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How to care for your orchid in summer

 

Watering

Water your orchid once or twice a week. Ideally, do this by placing the plant in a bowl of water for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the roots to soak up moisture. Let it drain well before placing it back in the pot. To give your orchid an extra boost, you can add orchid feed once a month. Use 10 ml feed per 1 litre of water.

 

Sufficient daylight

Place the orchid in a bright spot, but avoid direct sunlight. As the sun becomes a little stronger in summer, the spot that was perfect all winter might now be too sunny. Avoid dark corners, as orchids that don’t get enough light will produce few or no flowers.

 

Reblooming

Did you know that an orchid can bloom multiple times? You can enjoy this plant for years! Summer is the perfect time to encourage an orchid to bloom again. With increased sunlight and warmer temperatures, orchids often develop new buds.

 

Also read: How to help your orchid rebloom in the spring

 

The ideal temperature

The ideal room temperature for an orchid is between 15 and 25°C. Ensure the plant isn’t exposed to draughts or placed too close to a heater.

 

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