How to Care for Orchids - including Phalaenopsis (not Cymbidium) 

Cerise Phalaenopsis in Bud and Flower
Close up of a Phalaenopsis Flower
Healthy Green Phalaenopsis Roots
Temperature 
  • Orchids require a constant and warm temperature of 16 degrees celsius +. 
  • Ensure plants are brought inside as soon as possible and are never left to stand outside. 
  • Position away from draughts (away from external doors) and direct heat sources (away from radiators).
  • When flower buds shrivel or drop before they have opened the plant has been recently chilled.

Watering 
  • Orchids need watering once to twice a week depending on how warm your house  is. 
  • Phalaenopsis indicate when they need watering. A correctly watered plant has green roots. When they need watering they are grey/white. 
  • Never allow orchids to sit in water, after watering tip out excess water from pot covers. 
  • Always use tepid water.