When do Orchids Bloom?

August 5, 2018

If you're growing orchids indoors, you might be wondering when they will bloom, or how to force them into bloom.

Lady slippers, some of my favorite orchids, are fairly easy to grow.
PC: Leslie F. Halleck

Most orchid plants naturally flower from about November through March, but given the right conditions flowers may appear at other times throughout the year. To keep your orchids healthy, and to encourage betting blooming and best performance, grow orchids under supplemental grow lighting with HO T5, CFL, full-spectrum LEDs.

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