What do I do with an orchid after it flowers?

Answer

Orchids out of flower require the same care as in flower, well there are exceptions, since there thousands of orchid hybrids. What kind of orchid are you growing? If it's the popular moth orchid (Phalaenopsis), water when it is approaching dryness, usually twice a week depending on the potting mixture, and water with room temp water early in the day, not at night.

You can find instructions for the after-flowering care of many popular orchids in our guides:

The NYBG Plant Information Service

Topics

  • Last Updated Jan 06, 2023
  • Views 89
  • Answered By Anita Finkle

FAQ Actions

Was this helpful? 0 0

Contact NYBG Plant Information

Send us an email or fill out the question form below.

plantinfo@nybg.org
plantinfo@nybg.org

Submit a question to our plant experts

Before submitting your question, try searching our Plant and Gardening FAQ page and Help Guides. Still need help? Fill out the form below and a plant expert will answer your individual plant and gardening questions. We will respond to questions in the order we receive them.

Your Question
Your Info
**

Our system doesn't track which FAQ page you are viewing before you fill out the question form. If you have a specific question related to one of our FAQ entries, please indicate it above so we can better understand your question.

Fields marked with * are required.