All the Orchids They have the most elegant and spectacular flowers. Many of them are reminiscent of different forms of animals: like butterflies, birds or even monkeys. Native to the tropics, some like the Phalenopsis live by clinging to tree branches, while there are others that prefer to live on dry land.
Because they are very sensitive to cold, orchids in winter will need special care to be able to stay.
The minimum "comfort" temperature that these beautiful flowers endure is 10 degrees Celsius. Once this is known, if we live in a cold climate we should have it indoors. But where? The most important thing is to keep it away from drafts, especially if they are cool, as they could damage the leaves.
We should not be concerned that it does not want to flourish. In fact, the energy you have in these months should be spent just to stay alive, which translates into having the leaves and roots in perfect condition. But if our orchid blooms, that will be the consequence of a suitable environmental climate for it, and we will not cut the flower stem.
Irrigation during these dates will be -more- scarce than in the other seasons of the year, since an excess of humidity can lead to the appearance of fungi and then the plant would be seriously affected. We must also bear in mind that it is not necessary to pay it; We can do this from spring with a specific fertilizer for orchids. To avoid fungi, every time we water we must throw away the water that has remained in the dish, since it does not like to have the water puddled in its roots.
Because it needs high ambient humidity we can have it in the bathroom if a lot of light enters this room. Another way to get humidity is by placing other plants and / or glasses of water around it.
As soon as the temperatures improve again, our orchid will resume its growth and will dazzle us again with its wonderful flowers.
Hello. I need to know what you do with my orchid. My leaves froze. It is so very mushy and wilted. Should I cut them?
Hello Gabriela.
Are all the leaves bad, without any green? If so, unfortunately there will be nothing to do 🙁.
But if they are even a little green, do not cut them. Treat them with a spray fungicide to prevent fungal growth, and water once a week.
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Hello, good morning, a query does the phalaenopsis hold 10 degrees of minimum nothing else or can it hold a lower minimum? greetings from Buenos Aires.
Hi Peter.
No, orchids are very sensitive to cold. They only support up to 10ºC.
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Hello, I have orchids that are different from the ones that appear in some photos .. they told me that they are called winter orchids in fact they are sold in florists at this time but I have them on the roof because they have told me they need air .. The truth is that they are very well but they take a long time to bloom I have not seen the flower for a long time .. I have transplanted them because they have had many sweet potatoes x outside and well the only thing that does not flower eh changed the land x a good one from the mountain I have even put it A product that the one from the flower shop advised me and I don't know what to do and the leaves are fine
Hi Macarena.
Orchids in winter, unless you live in an area with a warm climate without frost, will not bloom. Anyway, if that is your case, that is, if you live in a warm place, you can fertilize your orchids with a specific fertilizer for them that you will find for sale in nurseries.
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Hello Monica
I live in the Province of Bs. As. Where the temperatures in winters are low. I have had two orchids that I bought in Misiones for several years. I do not remember are names. One of them has free roots, it is attached to a trunk. Its leaves and roots are healthy but it does not bear flowers. I would not know what to do, I even do not know if I could or not place it on the ground to feed on other nutrients. I already bought the other in a kind of cornet, but it doesn't flower regularly either. I hope you can guide me. Thanks
Hello Graciela.
I hope these tips help you: click.
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