I recently purchased an orchid plant.What is the best way to ensure that it stays healthy?

Also I know that the flowers do not last long. Is there a way to extend their life span?

I recently purchased an orchid plant.What is the best way to ensure that it stays healthy?
I have several orchids. Mine have all been flowering since October. I water them once a week, with luke warm tap water. Don't let them completely dry out. Feed with liquid fertiliser once a month. Keep them in a light position, but away from direct sunlight.
Reply:Talk to it , feed it well . and dont give it too much water.
Reply:Did you get it at Wal Mart? I saw a bunch of them there yesterday. I think they have a real short life span.
Reply:They like their root's to be in light also, find a transparent pot and put on a windowsill.
Reply:did it come with a label telling you what it was? that really makes a lot of difference. usually if you buy a plant flowering its been through lots of mismanagement so its best to buy them in bud or know what you are buying off season. in general an east window or outside when its warm for morning light is great. a small pot with orchid bark and orchid fertilizer and you are in business.
Reply:Orchids need light and a little water to grow, if you feed them with liquid feed, "feed weakly, weekly" don't over water, I have had flowers that lasted three months, so the do last a long time!

Good luck!
Reply:Actually most orchid flowers last quite a long time. People often over water orchids, esp. phalenopsis., so make sure that the soil gets dry between watering. Most of them like a little mist, and when you go to repot them (most need repotted right after you buy them), make sure you get orchid soil; it is mostly charcoal and wood chips and keeps the roots from rotting. Most of them aren't really that hard to keep alive. Good luck!
Reply:orchid are very very vulnerable plants.



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Good luck, they are truly beautiful plants!
Reply:Orchids are finicky. I think they like "bright indirect light." Figure out the right place to put it and it will do well if you also water it enough. And if it came in a plastic pot, get a ceramic or terracotta pot to put it in. They are top heavy and tend to fall over if they are not in the proper kind of pot. There are also special orchid soils if you need more soil.