Basics of Orchid Care
Water
Stored rain water works best
Early morning watering
Protect the crown always
Light, Air and Temperature
Good filtered light, on a terrace, inside the house or under a tree. Light is essential for growth and bloom
Good air circulation is essential
Moderate temperature preferred
Fertilizer
Fertilizing is important during warmer months when plants are in active growth
Reduce instructed dosage for sensitive genera
Repotting
Repotting when roots are crammed and in active growth
A good mix of charcoal, moss and lecca is advised in Mauritius
Pests & Diseases
Essential to always have a pesticide and fungicide in your arsenal at all times
Always go the preventive route!
Reblooming
Is your plant not reblooming? Well, all of the elements mentioned are essential
A bloom fertilizer can be used once flowering season begins
The absence of either of those may hinder the blooming process. Think think!