How to Best Care for Your Orchid This Winter

As the months get colder and the days get shorter, you might find yourself wondering  how seasonal changes can affect your orchid. While the basic care (like your watering  schedule) will likely stay the same, certain environmental changes can necessitate some  adjustments. 

As long as you’re prepared for how the  winter months may affect your orchid,  you shouldn’t have any trouble  bringing your thriving plant into the  spring. Here are a few changes to  keep in mind: 

Make Sure Your Orchid is Still  Receiving Enough Light

The winter months tend to have  shorter days with less bright sunlight. While your orchid doesn’t need direct light, it still craves lots of indirect sunlight. Compensate for winter light changes by moving your orchid to a brighter room of your home or exposing it to more artificial light.

Be Careful Not to Expose Your Orchid to too Much Dry Heat

Winter air tends to be dryer, but your orchid prefers relatively high humidity levels  (between 55 and 75 percent). Compensate for lower humidity levels by using a humidity tray and taking care to keep your orchid away from heating vents. 

Watch Your Orchid’s Roots and Adjust Watering

Accordingly While the standard watering amount is three ice cubes per week, dry heat can cause  your orchid to absorb water faster and dry out more quickly. Keep a close watch on your orchid’s roots to make sure you don’t need to adjust your watering amount. If the roots  are plump and green, your plant is staying well watered. 

Move Your Plant Away From Harmful Blasts of Air 

Double-check the placement of your orchid in your home to ensure it isn’t near an  outside door, a heating vent, a fan or a fireplace. Sudden blasts of hot or cold air can lead to bud blast and cause you to miss out on your orchid’s beautiful blooming period.  

Though the winter months can pose some small challenges to orchid owners, the right  care and preparation can allow your plant to continue to thrive. These tips will help  protect your plant from colder air and reduced humidity—two of winter’s biggest threats. 

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