If you also like orchids , you will surely have bought one, or received it as a gift, and helplessly witnessed the loss of its wonderful flowers . Orchids are as beautiful as they are difficult to care for, but how do florists manage to have orchids that are always in bloom?
In reality there is no specific trick, or a magic formula, but a set of care and precautions that are fundamental to having a healthy plant and, consequently, full of flowers .
As general premises, we must take into account that, in general, orchids do not accept direct exposure to sunlight. They don’t do well outdoors either, especially in places subject to temperatures that can drop below 15°C and rise above 30°C, and in environments that are too dry.
It is also important to know that orchids flower in spring, after the winter rest period. If we have an orchid without flowers during the winter, we have to wait. If we buy a plant that flowers during the winter, it is certain that it comes from a greenhouse with artificial conditions and that the home environment will therefore suffer.
In any case, if we have an orchid without flowers and we want to make it bloom , we must follow the precautions we suggest below.
1. Find a well-lit place
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