This document provides 5 tips for caring for orchids during the winter: 1) Give the orchid enough light by placing it in a sunny room or near windows, 2) Keep it away from drafts which can cause buds to fall off, 3) Check the roots and water more if they are dry, 4) Increase humidity around the plant using pebbles/water trays or a humidifier, and 5) Keep it in a cooler area rather than near heat sources.

1. Five Winter Care
Tips for Your Orchid

2. Welcome to winter!

3. We know what you’re thinking...

4. My orchid is native to
the tropics, so what
will happen during
these cold months?

5. DON’T WORRY!

6. These 5 simple steps will keep
your orchid happy and healthy
through the chill of the season.

7. Give It Light1
Extend the life of your
orchid’s blooms by
making sure it’s getting
enough light during
shorter winter days.

8. Move it to the sunniest room in your
home or the room with most windows.

9. Watch for Drafts2
Whether it’s from the
front door or from when
you first turn on the
heater, try to keep your
orchid away from drafts.

10. If you notice your plant’s buds falling off,
it likely has been exposed to the draft.

11. Check the Roots3
Winter air not only dries out
your skin, it can also dry
out your orchid. Check your
orchid’s roots to make sure
it’s receiving enough water.

12. If you notice your plant’s roots are
dry and gray or if its leaves are wrinkled,
it probably needs a bit more water.

13. Increase either the amount of water
you’re using or the frequency of
watering until you notice the roots
have turned green and plump.

14. Remember,
overwatered roots look
brown and mushy.

15. Make It Humid4
Orchids love humid
environments, which the
winter is not. But it’s easy
to increase the humidity
around your plant.

16. Make a humidity tray by filling a
shallow tray with pebbles and some
water and placing your orchid on top.

17. Use a humidifier in the room
where you place your orchid.

18. Mist your orchid with water
from a spray bottle.

19. Keep It Cool5
While orchids thrive in
warm temperatures, the
drier heat of winter isn’t
their favorite.

20. If you have the option, try moving
your orchid to a cooler location.

21. Orchids prefer cooler air to the
warmer, drier air that comes with
most heated winter environments.

22. Get more tips on how to keep
your orchid healthy and happy
on our resources page.