Besides, there’s actually a few really good reasons why the bathroom in specifically is the ideal spot to grow orchids. And here’s a few more tips to help you on your way.
There’s an old saying that goes like this…”An orchid expert is one who has killed a thousand orchids.”
So I just bought a couple more orchids from Home Depot at $5 each. I certainly don’t intend to kill them…..but you know….it could happen. Meanwhile, I get to enjoy them while in bloom. Don’t they seem to stay in bloom forever?
You’ll easily pay $10 for each bloom corsage at a florist (and all they do is stick a pin on the back and add glitter….tacky!)
Last I counted, just one of my orchids had 20 blooms!
Top Orchid Growing Tips….
- When in doubt, go drought
- Whatever you do, do it before noon
- Misting can result in more problems than benefits
- Water once a week, more in summer and less in winter
- Use temperate tap water – not from rock salt water softener – flush monthly
- Fertilize weakly, weekly
- If leaf is warm to the touch, it has too much light
- Sun changes seasonally, arrange your plants accordingly
- Good air movement and light are just as important as water and fertilizer
Water More When…There is more light
There is more circulation
The plants have thinner leaves
The temperatures are higher
The humidity is lower
The plant is mounted on a slab
The plant is growing in a basket
The plant is in a small pot (dries faster)
The plant is in a clay pot (porous) |
Water Less When…There is less light
There is less air circulation
The plants have thicker leaves
The temperatures are lower
The humidity is higher
The plant is in a plastic pot
The plant is in a large pot (dries slower)
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Why grow orchids in your bathroom?
- Orchids prefer humidity to be between 50-70% so this makes the bathroom, a place where hopefully lots of people are taking hot showers and baths an ideal spot. They love the dampness!
- Many houseplants don’t survive the winter ~ they simply don’t like the dry interior air. Your bathroom is still your best bet for humidity. Sigh. I just killed my mandavilla. Sad day!
- There’s a reason greenhouses have so many fans. Air circulation. Orchids love ventilation. Good thing your bathroom has…..guess what….a fan! No circulation = fungus + rot.
- Ventilation should be provided for as all orchids do require fresh air from time to time. During the spring, summer and fall, hopefully you have a window to open in your bathroom. But if not, that is what the fan is for.
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Final orchid tips…
The less you know about the stages, the more likely your orchid will flower once, and you’ll never see a bloom again.
So make sure you do some research on your specific orchid plant.
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flowers really brighten up an area!
I may actually try to grow some amaryllis after reading this article!
I just adore orchids, so beautiful and exotic! They brighten up any room!
I never grew a plant in the bathroom.
A friends does this. It helps keep the humidity in the room to allow them to thrive.
I would love to grow in my bathroom
I just spent an afternoon at a orchid farm and it was awesome. I bought three plants that smelled terrific.
Orchids are my mom’s favorite. I get her one every year.
These are excellent tips, especially since I’m terrible at keeping plants thriving. I’ve never dared attempt to grow orchids but these are stunning and I may have to give it a try.
We used to grow ivy in our bathrooms
The orchids are beautiful. I’ve tried to grow them multiple times and always failed. I didn’t realize they have a dormant stage. Maybe I wasn’t patient enough.
I’ve always struggled with keeping orchids alive. I never thought to put them in my bathroom. I think that’s a wonderful idea.
I love this idea!
I tried these once and didn’t do to well. Too dang finicky for me. Mums! Mums are easy, spread, and bloom multiple times a year.
I can never seem to keep orchids alive, maybe with these tips I can finally pull it foo! Thank you for the information!
I think orchids are beautiful, never thought of growing them in the bathroom. Good idea.
I grow orchids in my sunroom under lights and plenty of humidity.
So beautiful. I’ve tried growing orchids before and they just didn’t turn out. I am going to try again with all of your great tips
Beautiful, no I don’t grow orchids. But yes it would be fun to try.
Stunning and I’m thankful for the great ideas!
Wonderful information. I’m ashamed to say I let my orchids die while fighting #bcsurvivor. Was planning to replace but covid hit so I’ve yet to get out to pick out my favorites.
great
Great article! Learned a few things that made sense but I never knew, ty so much!
You seriously just answered all the questions i had about plants in the bathroom!
I had an orchid once. It didn’t last long.
They are beautiful, but too dry where I live. I never knew all these tips about orchids.
I love orchids but I always kill them
Never grow a plant in the bathroom.
I wish I could keep an orchid alive – I love them so much!!
What a great idea, orchids in the bathroom! I will certainly give it a try!
Hopefully these tips will help me keep some orchids alive!
I put my Ferns in the bathroom never thought to do it for Orchids. I had no luck with Orchids and I love them. I will try them again in my bathrooms. Thank you so much.
what a great idea!!
I’ve never had luck with orchids. I can’t wait to try your tips.
Interesting!! My husband has bought me several Orchids that I’ve always wanted to last longer. I never thought of having plants in the bathroom!
I only grow plants like Chinese evergreen which one cannot kill. Orchids are exotic and beautiful. Haven’t tried it
I’ve never tried growing orchids, but I’d give it a try. I love orchids; I carried them in my bridal bouquet.
I love orchids and have 5 at this time
i totally need to do this
Love the look of the plant and the tile!
nice
I don’t know if I would have luck, but would try to grow.
A friend gave me an orchid of hers when she was moving, and it has thrived. I thought they would be hard to grow. Wish I had more room in my bathrooms to add plants.
Lovely! Thanks for the tips!
orchids are not our thing. every orchid gift dies within a few weeks…
Great idea! I’m going to try this!
I wish I could get my orchid to grow anything but leaves. Maybe I will try this.
Never thought to put an orchid in the bathroom.
Wow, growing orchids beautiful orchids is easy for her. The idea of growing the orchids in the bathroom is brilliant. Talk about talented!
My orchids grow awesome in my bathroom
Lovely orchids. My bathroom space is limited but what a great idea for a larger bathroom with some shelf place in the shower.
Orchids are my favorite flower along with lillies
Pretty, but with the combination of the cats and the grandchildren, doubt if they would survive here!
Orchids are so lovely.
I always heard that orchids were really temperamental and hard to take care of, but these tips are super helpful and definitely clear care up. Thanks
It’s hard to grow orchids
Awesome giveaway
I love the bathroom decor. The flowers add a colorful addition to the room.
The orchids look so pretty in the bathroom pictures. I grow orchids but only have luck in my living room where there is a lot of sunlight.
Hmm… am already thinking about where in the bathroom I’ll put an orchid.
Not fond of growing flowers unless food is attached.
Thanks for offering the sweepstakes!
Just here for the entries.
Love this idea. I wish I had a green thumb!
I love Orchids! But I am not sure they would do well in my home 😀
I have never had much luck with them but will try this once .
I might try this someday. The flower is so beautiful. To think in the old movies a girl on a date would get a corsage from this flower.
Amazing. Thank you.
My green thumb does not transfer to my orchids.I have 2 sad babies at this time. I did find a couple of changes like do not water from my tap. Salt! I think they may need more water too.
Very Informative
I love this idea! No more fake plants in the bathroom, will definitely be making room for this idea to bring my bathrooms to life!
I’m a orchid lover and will definitely try this idea! Wow this is awesome!
Great idea -Thank you
Orchids are my all time favorite flower
I love orchids. Gorgeous flowers.
I just sent my aunt one in the nursing home and they water it with ice cubes there which i didn’t know about. My friend just bought me 6 bags of Orchid mix for my outside Orchids. When were at a hotel its great to buy them to put in the room. We love doing that as well.
orchids are on my list for that next stimulus check
The one room in my house without a window is the bath. 🙁 So I made paper flowers. But your growing tips make me think the kitchen sink area might work, too.
Love to win this
I’m currently, I must admit, quite unsuccessfully keeping an orchids alive! I have never had much luck…maybe they bathroom is just what it needs!
I so love orchids but my lack of time and resources make me lean towards a heartier plant. My cousin raises them and I love to look at them.
Very cool
so cute does it grow with no sunlight?
They are such beautiful flowers.
I used to work with a lady who grew orchids. They were beautiful. I’ve always been too intimidated to try but your advice is encouraging!
Orchids are beautiful. I’ve purchased them as gifts, but never tried to care for any for me.
Love your blog on Orchids
Left a previous comment. I think this is a brilliant idea on where to grow them.
Great tips
Love reading your blogs. I love all plants, unfortunately, I don;t have a green thumb.
Orchids are literally my favorite plant. These are some really useful tips. Thank you for sharing!
I have orchids that haven’t done anything for years. They are green and healthy but don’t flower. I never knew I should be fertilizing weekly and doing everything before noon. Geesh. I have a lot to learn.
Cool site.
I have an orchid that refuses to rebloom, maybe some of these tips will help!
Orchids are pretty!
I love orchids but have never tried to grow them.
I don’t have a green thumb ..orchids would be at the top of my list to grow
I have two orchids and I agree you need lots of patience. I finally got 10 blooms on one plant, it was exciting. Definitely going to get one to put in my bathroom. Thanks for all the tips.
Beautiful! I like the pink orchid in the shower.
This is a great idea. I have not had luck with orchids. I love them but kill them every time.
Just lovely…. my orchids don’t seem to live much over a year…I do love them, thanks for the tips!
I have always heard that orchids are hard to grow so I never tried growing them. These great tips encourage me to reconsider. Beautiful pictures.
I received two Orchid plants for Mother’s Day. They were gorgeous colors. The one orchid plant was given to me dormant. It’s pretty. Big thick large leaves with those green legs or arms reaching out of the plant. Whatever you want to call them.
My other plant bloomed. It was gorgeous!! The flowers last a month. I just let the petals fall off. The instructions that came with my plants was to give them 6 ice cubes each every week or so. It said the 6 ice cubes should equal about a 1/4 cup of water & don’t over water them. I dust their leaves off and don’t feed them any plant food. I think that’s going to change though. One thing I am going to look up is, the big plant’s one huge leave is starting to split in half. Thank you for sharing this information!
I do not have a green thumb but I just might have to give this a try.
I tend to kill anything with green leaves. These are awesome tips that might help me!
I love how beautiful orchids are but have never owned one before. I’m afraid I would kill it.
I have never grown orchids. It would be a challenge for me to keep it alive. I received one as a gift once and loved it.
I love Orchids!🥰
Another super informative article. I love coming here and reading all of these amazing article. Thank you!
I have a “black” thumb! I kill every plant I get! Not from lack of trying though!😢
I love orchids ♥️ Thanks for the tips!
Interesting currently have on windowsill in kitchen by the sink has worked out well
I never would have thought to do this, but it makes sense when you think about it!
Beautiful flowers! I have such a hard time with them! Thanks for the info.
Yes bathrooms are perfect for growing plants and the orchids are so beautiful! What a great idea!
Awesome info!!! Mine always seem to die!!! I’ll have to try this thanks
i have never had much luck with Orchids. I will have to try this and see if they will grow in my bathroom.
Never heard of growing flowers in the bathroom. I love Orchids but don’t have a green thumb. I tend to over water. Thanks for these great tips.
Sadly, I have killed a beautiful yellow orchid. My love, adoration and attention were not enough to keep it alive. My youngest daughter on the other hand has the magic touch. Sarah’s shared many babies as well. I’ve not accepted any of her offers due to the trauma of my loss of Sunday, the name given to my dearly loved orchid.
Absolutely love orchids my favorite!
These are so pretty but I have to say, my green thumb stops at the door because once they come in, they do not make it.
Orchids are a favorite of mine, LOVe the bathroom idea! ty
Your orchids in the bathroom are beautiful.
Love this idea and love orchids!
Yes orchid growing is not easy but if done right, the results are beautiful!
Prettiest bathroom ever! Sorry about the mandeville.. I love those!
Thanks for the tips! I never even thought about putting my flowers in the bathroom. I have been keeping them on the kitchen counter.
I got mine to bloom twice and was very impressed!
This might finally be the way I could finally be successful! Thank you!!!
Thank you
wow, never would have thought about this!
I love or orchids but I don’t have much of a green thumb when it comes to growing them. This article contains many good tips…It gives me hope to try again. Thanks.
Bathrooms are great greenhouses for moisture loving plants
Great ideas! Orchids would brighten up my bathroom.
I do keep an orchid in my bathroom. Thanks for the tips!
I have several orchids. I don’t have a space in my bathroom to try growing one in there but I loved all the tips you provided.
Thank you