3 tips to keep your orchid healthy and happy during fall.

1. ORCHID CARE
TIPS FOR FALL

2. As temperatures begin to
cool, many of the plants you
enjoyed during the summer
start to transition to dormancy,
but that doesn’t mean you
have to do without the vibrant
colors of summer.

3. As temperatures begin to
cool, many of the plants you
enjoyed during the summer
start to transition to dormancy,
but that doesn’t mean you
have to do without the vibrant
colors of summer.

4. With these 3 easy
adjustments, your
orchid can supply you
with beautiful blooms
throughout fall.

5. Make Lighting
Adjustments
Tip #1

6. The declining direct sunlight of fall
contributes to cooler temperatures
and shrinking daylight hours.
Tip #1

7. Make sure your orchid is still receiving
lots of bright light by moving your plant
closer to a window or to a window
facing east or south.
Tip #1

8. How to Make Sure
Your Orchid is Getting
Enough Light

9. Hold your hand 12
inches from your orchid
or look at its leaves:

10. = Not enough light
= Medium light
= Bright light
= The right amount of light
= Not enough light
No shadow
Light gray shadow
Dark shadow
Bright green leaves
Dark green leaves

11. Reduce
Drafts
Tip #2

12. Depending on your location, you could
be switching between the heater and
air conditioner. Either way, make sure
your orchid is away from a vent, open
window or fan.
Tip #2

13. Depending on your location, you could
be switching between the heater and
air conditioner. Either way, make sure
your orchid is away from a vent, open
window or fan.
Tip #2

14. If your orchid is losing blooms or its
leaves are drooping, and it is well
watered, pest-free and receiving enough
light, drafts may be the cause.
Tip #2

15. If your orchid is losing blooms or its
leaves are drooping, and it is well
watered, pest-free and receiving enough
light, drafts may be the cause.
Tip #2

16. Remember to keep
your orchid in a location
where the temperature
stays between 55 and
80 degrees.

17. Increase
Humidity
Tip #3

18. The humid conditions of the summer
are beginning to wane, and switching
between heating and cooling sources can
zap the air of the humidity orchids crave.
Tip #3

19. The humid conditions of the summer
are beginning to wane, and switching
between heating and cooling sources can
zap the air of the humidity orchids crave.
Tip #3

20. If your orchid’s leaves are wrinkled, it’s
likely suffering from low humidity.
Tip #3

21. Increase humidity around
your orchid by placing other
plants in the area, create a
humidity tray and put your
orchid on top, or mist your
orchid’s leaves with water.

22. Increase humidity around
your orchid by placing other
plants in the area, create a
humidity tray and put your
orchid on top, or mist your
orchid’s leaves with water.

23. Increase humidity around
your orchid by placing other
plants in the area, create a
humidity tray and put your
orchid on top, or mist your
orchid’s leaves with water.

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