Things You'll Need:
- Orchid potting medium
- Fertilizer
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Step 1
One of the best ways to avoid problems when growing your orchids is to never put them in regular potting soil. Putting an orchid plant in ordinary potting soil is a sure way to kill it. Orchids need a special medium to grow in that lets air circulate throughout. Some common orchid mediums are peat moss, bark or coconut chips, sphagnum moss, etc. Find out which kind of potting medium your particular species of orchid will grow best in.
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Step 2
Put your orchid in its best light. Different types of orchids require different levels of light. The proper amount of light is crucial to avoiding growth problems. Light determines the way and amount of nutrients that your orchid can store, and if it does not have the proper light, you may never see a bloom.
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Step 3
To help avoid certain types of diseases and marks on your blooms, you need to have a good flow of air in the area where your orchid sits. If your orchid is in a stuffy room, put a small fan set on low nearby to keep the air flowing to the plant. Be sure the room is not too hot or too cold as most orchids prefer room temperature and higher humidity makes a happier orchid.
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Step 4
Do not over fertilize your orchid. Orchids really only need to be fertilized lightly about once a month or once every other month. If you are over fertilizing you will notice your leaves begin to turn brown.
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Step 5
Do not over water your orchid. Orchids are not meant to have their roots sitting in water. Water lightly and make sure the water drains through the pot well. If your roots are turning brown and mushy you are probably over watering.
