I just bought this beautiful gal for 20$ and was wondering if anyone had any tips. I’ve only kept succulents. I had an orchid a year ago but honestly didn’t know much other than watering her weekly. She kept up fine until her flowers fell off (which I thought was a bad thing at the time lol) and now I’m learning more and want to try again! Her name is Eve! I’m very excited. TIA! ❤️
by harlosie
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What a beauty! First, you will want to get her out of the current pot and medium. You will see some post here saying to wait until the flowers die. I personally repot immediately flowers or no flowers. When you do repot, giver a good soak, 20-30 minutes. Then remove her from the pot and all of the existing medium. Plant her into a proper orchid pot with the holes in the sides using orchid bark which you have soaked overnight. Before potting though, examine the roots, remove any mushy roots as they have rot. She once you are familiar with succulents, it’s the same. After you repot, put her someplace where she gets bright indirect sun. Water only when the medium is completely dry. You really shouldn’t do a schedule and water based on need instead. Like succulents error on the less water is better than more. When you do water, avoid getting any water in the crown. If it stays there too long, it can cause crown rot. Except for lighting, they are not too much different than succulents. You will do great.
Please whatever you do DO NOT put icecubes in it to water it.