Help your orchid flourish during the summer months with these simple care tips.

1. 4 ORCHID CARE TIPS
for summer

2. Native to tropical
areas, orchids enjoy
the warm temperatures
and humid conditions
of the summer months.
But just as you do for yourself,
it’s important to also protect
your orchid from the sun’s rays.
These simple tips will help your orchid flourish.

3. Watch for
heat stress.
Heat stress happens when your
orchid becomes dehydrated.
Tip 1
WARM, LEATHERY
& WILTED LEAVES
ROOTS TURNING
FROM GREEN TO
GRAYISH WHITE
MOVE PLANT TO
COOLER AREA
ADD MORE ICE
OR WATER MORE
FREQUENTLY

4. Prevent
sunburn.
Even though there isn’t an
SPF for plants, they still can be
susceptible to sunburn.
Tip 2
KEEP ORCHID IN A COOL AREA
AND OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT
TOO
MUCH
SUN
FRECKLED OR
REDDISH/PURPLE
LEAVES
=

5. Create optimal
humidity.
Depending on your location, the
summer months mean either
increased humidity or drier air.
Tip 3
NO MOISTURE
ON GLASS =
AIR IS TOO DRY
MAKE A HUMIDITY
TRAY OR MIST
YOUR ORCHID
Step 1
Step 2
TEST YOUR
ENVIRONMENT’S
HUMIDITY
Add 3 ice cubes in
glass of water
Stir & wait 3 minutes

6. Make
vacation plans.
If you’ll be going on a vacation,
make plans for someone to
come by and water your orchid.
Tip 4

7. For more ways to
help your orchid
thrive no matter the
season, check out our
resources.