Caring for Orchids: A Step-by-Step Guide

Caring for Orchids: A Step-by-Step Guide
Bring a touch of elegance and beauty to your home with the addition of orchids. Not only do these stunning plants add a unique aesthetic to any room, but they also offer a host of benefits.
Orchids are known to improve air quality and remove toxins from the air, making them a great choice for those with allergies or respiratory issues. They also have a long lifespan and can bloom for months at a time with proper care.
Whether you're a seasoned orchid grower or just starting out, these versatile plants are easy to care for and can adapt to a variety of lighting conditions. Give one a try and see how much they can brighten up your home! 🌺🌸
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 00:53 - Welcome to Orchids 101
00:54 - 01:53 - How do I choose the best orchid for my home?
01:54 - 02:24 - Where to put an orchid in your home
02:25 - 04:28 - How do you water an orchid
04:29 - 04:59 - How to fertalize an orchid
05:00 - 07:04 - What are some signs of disease or pests on an orchid
07:05 - 07:50 - When should I repot my orchid?
07:51 - 09:32 - How do I get an orchid to re-bloom
09:33 - 10:14 - Why are orchids better than a bottle of wine?
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Frank Ferragine AKA “Frankie Flowers” is arguably Canada’s most popular and trusted gardening expert and weatherman. He is known for his ability to combine practical gardening advice with humour, and loves to share his passion for everything outdoors with the world. Frankie’s garden advice has twice earned him Landscape Ontario’s Garden Communicator of the Year, he has been named Toronto’s Favourite Weather Personality 8 years consecutively (Toronto Sun Reader’s Award) and his Disney inspired Tinker Bell Garden won 3 awards including public choice and best overall garden at Canada Blooms.
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Frankie believes that life should be fun and lives every day by the mantra “if you are green you are growing!"

[@4-to-0]

I rarely leave comments, but this is hands down one of the best (if not the best) intro to orchids I have seen. Learned everything the hard way when there was not much information available and can confirm each and every care tip given here.

[@jimbobakabrutus1230]

Love the handle

[@Gina-qc2xx]

Love the final punch line. ❤

[@rhondadunn4228]

I’d much rather have the orchid than a bottle of wine! Thanks so much for the great information!

[@Kiq_Ash]

I’m so happy i looked into really understanding why my orchids weren’t thriving anytime i would buy a plant. I def had a over fertilised/watered orchid so i cut her down, leaves are clean. Moved into my brightest room in indirect light for day then near my humidifier for the night with me in ac as it’s been super hot lately. Fingers crossed :)

[@Angie-op5jy]

how are your orchids now? 😊

[@acts.412]

Thank you sir Great ending advice. No wine - just buy orchids !🌱

[@RealFactsForYou24]

Thanks for the great video

[@jakezgab8576]

What a contrast, tropical orchids by the window, the background is wintery with snow on the ground, two climates separated by a glass window. A real artist can’t fix everything but they sure can try.

[@barblucas2539]

Thanks for the information about Orchid. im just a beginner and need all the help i can get.

[@valerykazakov4479]

Thank you for an easy and accessible tips of how to take care of orchids!

[@user-sb9qj6qc5d]

Thanks! Exactly what I needed to know

[@insfieldtrip]

Loved this video and the wine vs orchid comparison😊

[@snarkheart]

Thank you! I learned so much! So excited to help my babies keep growing!

[@megw5464]

Very helpful video. Thank you so so much! Subscribed! 👏👏

[@nghiepdam2061]

Simple but covering all key points for caring phalaenopsis orchids. Great video.

[@annabarnwell9698]

Great tips. Thank you Frankie.

[@susansnofur3049]

Thank you❤

[@christinedekoning9436]

Frankie you are awesome.

[@helenhuynh8414]

thank you for the helpful info

[@jakezgab8576]

I agree, plenty gorgeous.

[@adanabuyounis678]

very helpful, thank you!

[@jude1515]

Helpful, thanks.

[@georgelijichanayil7772]

Cute flower

[@jennybautista9262]

Im so happy that i learned more how to handle orchid thank u so much

[@mtillman7998]

Do you water at the time of feeding?

[@amywilkins]

Love this video. Very helpful. The last part was great, I was feeling guilty about buying another orchid yesterday but I don’t drink so that’s great to Make me feel better 😊

[@fernandavd2104]

thank you so much

[@jimbobakabrutus1230]

Great video!

[@1corrsfan]

I have inherited 3 of my mums orchids and I’m feeling the pressure of keeping them alive and this has really helped. Her flowers are dropping off but I think I’ve been overwatering, under feeding and wrong area of the house. Thanks for this intro guide to orchids ❤

[@thanhnguyen-nx5eg]

Thank you so much it really help

[@pauldupre2269]

Thank you for such an informative video. I've always struggled with Orchids. I'm hoping with this new one I have bought for my wife, I will be able to maintain for many more flowers

[@KathDee]

Love this video! Really helped! I just rescued orchids! ❤

[@violetpaints]

Great info, really helpful. I am new to orchids. Just wanted to say that wine and orchids are wonderful together! Especially as a presant.

[@Kiq_Ash]

And amazing video! I love plants and gardening but it’s always really been perennial or annual for longevity 😂 now I’m trying to grow them and build an oasis 😂

[@nearestivo6823]

Ty and love the Lil puns and jokes 😂. Made the video enjoyable and not like I was watching a documentary

[@pratibhareebye5919]

thanks

[@TheSpiritracer]

It may sound crazy but here it is. I’m a beginner orchid enthusiast. I’ve always loved them. Wasn’t sure how to grow them. Glad I found your video. The orchid I have it present and I know it’s gonna sound crazy was extremely “silent.” it bugged me so I got down and investigated and found out she has outgrown her pot. So I put her in an orchid pot and believe it or not she is not as quiet. I’m glad I found you with your flower knowledge.

[@jesscurtis6004]

Did he say the number 1 killer of indoor plants is “kindness and too much water”? 😂 I’ve rewatched that a few times and can’t help but think that’s what he’s saying. He wouldn’t be wrong at all haha

[@Jt-Jt]

I rewinded that too. 😂

[@tracymay6702]

You must be new to houseplants. 😊

[@stephaniek7847]

I’d say yes! I have about 30 plants In my house and I forget about them all the time and water once every week and a half and they are thriving!

[@karelrodgers9108]

Kindness as in attention?

[@stephaniek7847]

@@karelrodgers9108 yes!

[@user-jr2sb6ih5c]

Thank you so much for this great knowledge in caring for my orchids.l ❤ my orchids.please talk about other breeds of orchid

[@quintonhewitt4819]

Fabulous instructions thank you l prefer the orchid AND wine 😂

[@lyndalyle6775]

Thank you for your great tips. I love orchids. I've been cutting above a node to get them to rebook and it has worked for two years now. One of them keeps dying below the cut. The leaves look very healthy and actually getting new leaves. I guess it's time to trim the entire stalk. I didn't know that was an option.

[@laust1750]

I can't shallow orchids 😂.. I love them

[@marianamunoz6075]

Hmm… I’ve always been afraid of getting an orchid but I recently was gifted one for Mother’s Day. I thought I killed it when I saw all the flowers falling off and felt so guilty but now, after seeing this video, I will inspect it, prune it and move it to a better spot. Not sure if I should repot it though. Thank you so very much for sharing this video!

[@2coryman]

For me is first all about fragrance, second the distinct look but not dramatic

[@anniiie3420]

This video was very helpful! Thank you so much for all of the tips. I have some questions though. If the roots are showing signs of being overwatered or too little water, should I trim them? Or should I just continue to water the plant accordingly. Also, what if one leaf is sticking upwards but the rest are drooping? Is that a sign of something?

[@jenniferbeasley9966]

I had an orchid for 23 years didn't know you were supposed to cut the stem after blooming ,but It never failed to bloom bummer it died I think I watered it to much in the last month I had it .???😢 thanks for sharing love orchids got me two new ones

[@cheerfulgreetings5535]

Is it common for leaves to start growing up the spike?

[@markdale278]

Hello , you ever have problems with leaves splitting ?

[@brookeoliver6562]

So would you water 1-2 times a week AND mist occasionally? Also I followed all the direction and got them reportted, what do I do with the buds that aren’t going to bloom? Trim? Leave?

[@starfiresilky]

I've seen ppl put it vase with just water...no bark. Instructions was to take all the bark soil out, cut off dead roots, cut off spent stems and change water once a week. Is this ok to do?

[@brianYYZ]

Lost about half the audience when you mentioned they are better than wine 😂😂😂

[@cynthiagilbreth1352]

They are!

[@jenniferredding8100]

Nah. I love orchids, not so much on the wine. 😊

[@sweetpea5325]

What does white in the middle of the leaf mean? And one little bumps on it

[@YnseSchaap]

I have 150 different species (or there about) and Phaleanopsis is the species I can't grow, some people have rooms full but for some reason they just don't want to grow for me 😁

[@rhondadunn4228]

My orchid grew leaves on the stem instead of flowers. What do I do now?

[@SelmaTunc-pr8ns]

Is the dunking method where the orkid gets dunked in water and letting it soak the water for 15 minutes also okay as in watering?

[@carmelabarone9688]

That's what I do

[@jakezgab8576]

The orchids too.

[@ryszardabernadette5916]

Thankyou but some say water alittle from top,others same never from top. Only submerge in water for awhile 15 mins then drain completely before placing into vase.???

[@P.G.1966]

Exceptional Vid. Very imformative . Thank you. BTW..I'm not as think as you drunk I am.😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mrscurtis0801]

The quarantine joke 😂

[@missy4021]

I have orchids where the roots are really long, like 10 inches. Can you cut them back?

[@mindimartian9821]

Don't cut them if they are healthy. Only cut away dried brown roots.

[@farwiza9943]

Thank you for this helpful guidance - I got orchid bouquet as xmas present, and within 3 weeks all the flowers have shed. I am afraid the whole plant will die.

[@mindimartian9821]

When I brought each of my two new orchids home from the grocery store, they lost their flowers within weeks. I think it is because of them changing their environment. They will bloom again if you water them sparingly. I water on the same day every week 1/4 cup of water each. I am about to repot them and I expect they'll go into shock for a bit and then burst with new flowers as they are ready. (They've never been repotted). The first orchid bloomed prolifically (on it's second go round) from August through February.

[@superllama6051]

(Fan) tastic. 😅 great pun.

[@lisagreen6577]

I have an orchid that was my moms I'm trying to keep it alive

[@hansapatel4115]

👍🏻👌🏻😂

[@KathDee]

Is the wine statement based on your experience? Hhaha

[@jenniferfitzgerald1796]

Don’t use softened water that has salt.

[@jakezgab8576]

Fungus doesn’t like citric acid (lemon and or orange peel)

[@jakezgab8576]

Also be careful, plastic containers r poisonous to some tropical plants, I recommend ceramic pottery for most if not all tropical plants.

[@maryrios6529]

I have the tiniest orchids .As tiny as a thumb nail

[@martamadag9565]

Nie ma polskich napisów a ruskie bokiem wyłażą światu 😅

[@nataliabujak4976]

Northern California, sits in a southern window, water every 7-10 days by submerging the pot completely for 10-15 min and she’s already growing 5 keikis 🫶🏼 probably the fact I’m using everything but miracle go 😂

[@only_folls]

Sounds like you should buy more orchids maybe a good side hustle 🐠 that's really lucky💚