Orchids are generally marketed with a pine bark substrate, since their roots need excellent drainage and a minimum possibility of water stagnation. They are tropical forest plants, parasitic, that grow on trees and live off environmental humidity. They need a lot of humidity but not a wet substrate.

During the winter they should be watered little, but if the climate is dry and if we have the heating on, it should be done more frequently (never more than once a week).

Observe the container against the light, if the humidity of the substrate is still visible, it should not be watered. If, on the contrary, it is dry, we will add water, always distilled.

In very dry places it is advisable to use a humidifier, or spray water on the leaves of the orchid every day. It is also good to avoid placing the plant in places that are too humid, such as very busy bathrooms.

3. Fertilize frequently
The flowering of the orchid requires a specific fertilizer for this type of plant, which we can find in specialized shops. Without the fertilizer, flowering is unlikely. It is usually sold in liquid form, to be added to the watering water.

Orchids that come from greenhouses are already abundantly fertilized, but after a few months we must start caring for them using a fertilizer as well.

4. Ensure adequate temperature contrast
To flower, orchids need an excellent temperature contrast in the weeks before the arrival of spring. Usually this contrast is about 10°C between the nighttime minimum and the daytime maximum, always respecting the limits of 15°C and 30°C.

To obtain the correct temperature, you can also move the plant within 24 hours from a warmer place to a cooler one.