I don’t really have a green thumb. I try. I really do, but frequently kill living breathing things. Thankfully, not my kids.
So, when I discovered the secret to keeping an Orchid plant alive, I pretty much brag about it to anyone that looks my direction.
Me: “Did you know I kept my orchid plant alive for a year!?”
Cashier at Drive Thru: …
Me: “Dead serious.”
Cashier: Umm. Your total is 1.08.
Anyway, so I’m proud.
Here’s how to keep an indoor orchid alive for a year (or more).
1. Water every week on the same day.
2. Fill up water to the rim of the pot (so it won’t drain) and set a timer for 5 minutes.
3. When your timer goes off, drain the water and you’re done!
That’s it. I tried the ice cube method, and singing to it, and giving it the thumbs up, but the only thing that really worked was this method. So, good luck. And, have fun buying an orchid without fear now. You can do it my friend.
And, here’s mine that has been in my window for a year. Just as proof that I actually can do it.
I bought this orchid for Easter 2014. And, it’s still alive. Which pretty much makes me an expert, right?
You make it sound so doable, it’s almost tempting. Almost!
(Nah. I know I’ll kill it. I’ll stick to kids and betta fish. Wait. Just kids. The betta fish froze when the heat went out.)
Such a cute post! And congrats on that gorgeous flower. 😉
It’s a better track record than me, so I will take your word for it.
Very clever! Thanks for sharing!!
Do you drain the orchids from the bottom?
Nope!Just let them sit for five minutes full of water then completely drain them.
I’m confused. Lol sorry. Just fill the pot with water for 5 mins the pour the leftovers out? Or do u set the pot in water for 5 mins then take out?
Yes, just fill the pot up with water. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Then dump the water out.
Does the temperature of the water matter? And did you use sink water or bottled ?
I use cold water straight from the tap.
Do you ever mist your orchid between watering it?
Nope!