Otherwise set your orchid on a humidity tray. Put some pebbles into a shallow tray with a lip and fill almost to the brim with water. Place the orchid pot on top, but make sure it s not sitting in the water. This will cause root rot. Orchids also need fertilizer.
Acid based types are best.
Most garden centres or orchid dealers will know which kind to recommend and also advise when and how often fertilizing is needed. This might all sound very complicated, but it s not. As long as you provide your orchid with warm days, cool nights, indirect light and a little bit of patience, it will reward you with its grace and beauty for years to come. Orchids are as easy to grow houseplants. Take a look at these four common varieties and find out how to grow them.