Caring for orchids have you scared? OK – maybe scared is a bit much. But for those of you that are like me, and truly love your orchids – you want to make sure you do everything right. So, here are some tips to help you get off to a good start. First off – timing matters when learning to care for orchids. Make sure you water your orchid in the morning and remember – keep the leaves dry. Else you may find crown rot and that is not a good way to take care of orchids.

While rainwater will be the best option in the care of orchids, it may not be readily available or practical to collect. As you care for orchids, the next best choice is well water. As a last resort, you may want to consider bottled water to help in the care for orchids system you devise.

Whichever water source you use – make sure it is at the right temperature. A good way to care for orchids is to water them with room temperature water. The colder the water is, the greater the shock to the plant. Also, you will find that orchids love high humidity – in the range of 40-60% or so. For proper care, just remember to water the orchids every 5 to 12 days.