Understanding how to care for orchids<\/a> is all about adjusting your focus as the seasons change, and now is the time to check a few essential tasks off your list to ensure strong growth and even more blooms in the weeks ahead. (And if you’re on the hunt for one, you can pick up a classic purple orchid from The Sill<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Latest Videos From You may like<\/p>\n 1. Water More Regularly<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: brizmaker \/ iStock \/ Getty Images Plus \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n It isn’t easy to master the art of watering orchids<\/a>, but one thing is for certain: you’ll need to start watering yours more frequently in June.<\/p>\n As temperatures rise, the soil will dry out far quicker than you might expect, so it’s important to pay particular attention to moisture. (Although balance is key, since overwatering can cause orchid root rot<\/a>.)<\/p>\n ‘Orchids need much more water during summer than previous seasons,’ confirms Tenielle Jordison<\/a>, Gardens Content Editor at Homes & Gardens. ‘Of course, watering orchids is a tricky task as it is, so it can be a struggle to know how much more water your orchid needs right now.’<\/p>\n While you can use a soil moisture meter (like this one from Walmart)<\/a> to monitor the soil conditions for many houseplants, orchids are a little different \u2013 and it’s worth examining the roots instead.<\/p>\n ‘My top tip is to observe orchid roots when thinking about watering,’ explains Tenielle. ‘If they appear silver, they need a top-up of water. If they appear green, your orchid is well-hydrated and doesn\u2019t need more water just yet.’<\/p>\n Social Links Navigation<\/p>\n <\/a>Gardens Content Editor at Homes & Gardens<\/p>\n Tenielle is a Gardens Content Editor at\u00a0Homes & Gardens\u00a0with over six years of journalistic experience, including previously having the role of Gardens News Writer. She holds qualifications in BA Journalism, Media and English Literature and MA Magazine Journalism.\u00a0Before coming to\u00a0Homes & Gardens,\u00a0Tenielle was in the editorial department at the Royal Horticultural Society and worked on\u00a0The Garden\u00a0magazine. As our in-house houseplant expert, Tenielle writes on a range of solutions to houseplant problems, as well as other ‘how to’ guides, inspiring garden projects, and the latest gardening news.<\/p>\n 2. Fertilize Regularly<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n Fertilizing orchids<\/a> is an essential task both before and during their active season \u2013 which means it’s particularly important in June.<\/p>\n Whether you make your own orchid fertilizer<\/a> or choose a ready-made option (like the Miracle-Gro indoor plant mist for orchids, which you can find at Amazon)<\/a>, it’s best to fertilize orchids every 2-4 weeks throughout the spring and summer.<\/p>\n What to read next<\/p>\n You can also use general-purpose indoor plant food, which is available at Walmart<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3. Prune Carefully to Encourage New Blooms<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Guillermo Spelucin \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n Knowing how to prune orchids<\/a> is another tricky task, since different types of orchids<\/a> need to be pruned in specific ways \u2013 and some shouldn’t be pruned at all.<\/p>\n In June, however, phalaenopsis orchids (commonly known as a moth orchids) can be carefully trimmed to encourage even more blooms.<\/p>\n ‘By June, your moth orchids may start to look a little tired after several weeks of flowering,’ explains Tenielle. ‘It\u2019s common for flowers to drop off at the start of summer and for orchid stems to turn yellow<\/a>, but there\u2019s one trick you can do to encourage another flush of blooms.’<\/p>\n Using sharp scissors (like these micro-tip pruning shears from Walmart<\/a>), you’ll need to make a few careful cuts along the flower stem.<\/p>\n ‘Look along the stem until you find the part that is still firm and green,’ says Tenielle. ‘Then, cut half an inch above a dormant “eye” (the triangular bumps along the stem). This will encourage new growth with brand new flower buds.’<\/p>\n 4. Improve Air Circulation<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Alamy)<\/p>\n Like many tropical plants, orchids thrive in humid conditions, but they still require sufficient airflow.<\/p>\n It’s always worth creating the right humidity levels to ensure that your orchid is happy \u2013 you can use a plant mister, like this one from Wayfair<\/a>, or invest in a pebble humidity tray, like this one from Amazon<\/a> \u2013 but it’s also crucial to provide enough air circulation to regulate leaf temperature and prevent fungal diseases.<\/p>\n With this in mind, orchids are best placed near a window to guarantee consistent airflow. Bathroom windowsills are particularly ideal, since there are higher levels of moisture in the air.<\/p>\n 5. Check For Heat Damage<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Images say more about me than words \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n Though orchids love a warm spot, bright but indirect light is crucial to ensure that they don’t suffer from heat damage and leaf scorch<\/a>.<\/p>\n ‘If you\u2019ve left your orchid on a particularly sunny windowsill during the temperature spikes this month, it may look a little crispy from heat stress,’ warns Tenielle. ‘The first thing you’ll need to do is to give it a good prune and remove damaged stems and leaves.’<\/p>\n Once your orchid is looking neat and healthy, you might want to re-evaluate its position \u2013 and give it more water for an extra boost.<\/p>\n ‘Move it to a cooler spot, water well, and it should recover in no time,’ advises Tenielle.<\/p>\n If you’re in need of more advice, we asked experts to debunk popular orchid myths<\/a> that might be making you feel apprehensive about growing these beautiful plants.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/aqbmex0q6x1739447193.svg\")
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