How To Look After A Jungle Orchid. In general the floral arrangement of all orchid species is the same with each orchid flower having six parts. This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants.
Some experts retain the spikes hoping for a rebloom which sometimes does happen. Think of the native jungle habitat of the vanilla orchid. In most centrally heated homes the air is dry so mist the foliage every two to three days using tepid water but avoid spraying the flowers as the petals can be marked by water.
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The outer three flower parts are green sepals and the inner three. Most growers snip off the old flower spike near the base. The outer three flower parts are green sepals and the inner three. Tips and trade secrets to keep your potted orchid alive healthy and blooming.