COMMON NAME: Orchid

LIGHT: Bright indirect light

WATERING: Water when mostly dry; roots should be silvery gray when dry and green when properly hydrate. Do not use ice! It’s too cold and doesn’t supply enough water. They like humidity.

SOIL: Orchid mix or any very chunky medium

FERTILIZING: Feed every 2–4 weeks with a diluted orchid fertilizer during active growth

PRUNING: Trim spent flower spikes after blooming; remove dead or damaged roots and leaves as needed

EXTRA NOTES: Epiphytes grow on trees in the wild. You may supplement with a pebble tray.

PET SAFE? Non-toxic

CHILD SAFE? Non-toxic

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