13 Signs of a Healthy Orchid: Buying New Orchids or Evaluating Your Own Care

Once you get your first orchid and learn how to care for it, it’s only natural to wonder if your orchid is healthy. Is the care that you are providing for your orchid enough for it to thrive?Several signs that indicate whether an orchid is healthy or on the verge of complete disaster, and in this article, you’ll learn what signs to look for that indicate there might be a problem with your orchid.How do I know my orchid is healthy? Healthy Phalaenopsis orchids will have strong leaves with a lime-green color that is uniform along the full extension of the leaf. Aerial roots will be present in a healthy Phalaenopsis orchid, with thick silver-gray velamen and soft green tips. The potting medium in a healthy orchid will show signs of good air circulation and excellent drainage.Contrary to popular belief, beautiful orchid blossoms are not indications of a healthy plant.It might be that the orchid is producing its last cry for help to survive by reproducing its species—for that, it produces the best flower it has ever made before it dies off.If you want the full explanation of this video in writing, go to https://orchideria.com/healthy-orchid-signs/ To see more information on the orchid tracker and planner, go to https://orchideria.com/orchid-journey On Orchideria.com, you can find more in-depth guides and all the access to our information, tutorials, guides, and much more... all for free! Happy Cultivating! ______________________ HASHTAGS: #orchidcare #orchid #Orchideria #AmandaMatthews _______________________ SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://orchideria.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchideria.orchid.terrariums Instagram (Orchideria): https://www.instagram.com/orchideria.orchid.terrariums/ Instagram (Amanda Matthews - personal): https://www.instagram.com/amanda_june_matthews/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Orchideria/