Here are some tips for orchid care by FlowersAndYou-
Consider its natural conditions
When you buy an orchid or you are sending flowers to Mumbai, make sure you can recreate the conditions the plant requires in its natural environment. There are all sorts of varieties, some hardier than other so look at the label to check.
Careful watering
Watering them about every 4-7 days seems to be enough, but it does depend on the season. To check if the plant needs water, push a wooden stick or pencil into the medium, if it comes out darker, there is enough there. Orchids can require different amounts of water at different times of the year, so keep checking.
Feeding
Most orchids benefits from a specialist orchid fertilizer that is fed as a weak solution and applied once a week. To do this, use only half the amount mentioned on the packet. The type of fertilizer will depend on what your orchid is growing in, so it is wise to check that first.
Repotting
Sooner or later, unfortunately, the orchid is going to need repotting. Remove the old mix from the pot, being careful not to damage the roots. Rinse the roots and trim off any hollow or mushy ones, as they are considered dead. Place the plant into a new pot, orchids apparently like being root-bound, so there should only be about 1’ between the roots and the edge of the pot. Add new mix/medium to the pot, taping the sides to make sure it settles properly. View more to send flowers online to Mumbai
After it flowers
Check whether your orchid flowers only once from the flower spike or will flower repeatedly from the same spike. Once the plant has finished flowering, the spike needs to be removed at the base with a sharp instrument to lessen damage to the plant itself. If you aren’t certain, don’t cut it off!
Caring for it
An important part of orchid care is looking out for various fungi or parasites. Isolate any plant that has a problem, check it out, find the remedy and start treating as soon as possible.
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