The blooms of your orchids will stay fresh longer if you follow these simple steps…..
Do not let water stagnate in between their leaves as it promotes bacterial rot that may kill plants (Phalaenopsis). Do not let plants sit in water as their roots will rot and the plats will die.
Do not water them too often. Most orchid plants need watering on a regular basis, depending upon the climate. When placed in decorative containers such as baskets and china, they take longer to dry out so stretch your watering intervals by a few days. Water your plants properly.
Do not expose them to drafts, however faint, or forced air heat, or air conditioners. Such drafts will dry buds and flowers in no time.
Do not place them next to or on top of heat sources (radiators, refrigerators, etc.) at these heat sources continuously dry the air around them and this will desiccate your plants.
Do not expose them to direct sun in the middle of the day. Leaves will burn and flowers will wilt. Maintain reasonable temperatures: daytime temperatures from 65 degrees to 85 degrees at nighttime temperatures from 50 degrees to 65 degrees. If your air is dry, mist leaves and buds once or twice a day.