How To Care For The Orchid. This video is sponsored by rePotme who also provided the medium pots clips some of the stakes and fertilizer I used for the Orchids in this video. Some experts retain the spikes hoping for a rebloom which sometimes does happen.
One way to check for watering is by poking your finger about an inch 25 cm into the growing media. Some experts retain the spikes hoping for a rebloom which sometimes does happen. But most cultured orchids are either epiphytes or lithophytes meaning they grow in tree bark or rocks rather than in soil which makes their care a little less straightforward than most other houseplants.
When the bloom is over its time to shift your thinking from short-term care to long-term maintenance.
To avoid giving your plant too much water always lift the pot first to check if it feels heavy water only when it feels light. Most growers snip off the old flower spike near the base. While an orchid doesnt need a lot of special attention after flowering there are a few tips that can help keep your plants healthy and providing lovely color for many years. Always examine signs of diseases infestation and weaknesses.