How do i care for an orchid

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Orchids are very beautiful especially when in bloom. However, the most common problem orchid owners encounter is how to make them bloom. Orchids are very delicate flowers and require special attention. There are many varieties of orchids and each variety has a special set of techniques when caring for each one. This article lists down general tips on caring for your orchids. Watering is only done once a week for most orchid types but it should be thoroughly watered. After watering make sure that the excess water drains out of the pot and you should let the soil dry slightly. But do not make it too dry though, the soil should still be moist. Orchids also need light and lots of it. However, be careful not to place the orchids into direct sunlight as it will cause the leaves to wilt pretty rapidly. The perfect placement of an orchid indoors is in a south-facing window. To encourage your orchids to bloom flowers fertilize it once a week. Tomato fertilizers can be used for orchids however a 20-20-20 fertilizer is best. This means a fertilizer with a 20% Nitrogen, 20% Phosphorus and 20% Potassium solution. Also, trimming the stalks at least two inches above the leaves will cause new buds to form. This may take anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks depending on temperature and humidity. These are the general tips when caring for your orchids and to allow them to bloom. Other varieties of orchids may require more steps but this general guide can help you too.

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