Well may i introduce you to the orchid rescue and relief society aka.
Can orchids go in the bathroom.
A large vase with many branches of orchids all grouped together create a dramatic effect adding exclusive bohemian chic to bathroom decorating or home staging.
They re also epiphytic plants that are great for the shower.
In my bathroom which luckily for me does have a heated floor i grow stunning tropical orchids mostly the moth orchid aka phalanopsis.
After all they keep their gorgeous flowers for months on end.
Some of the best windowsill orchids are moth orchids phalaenopsis hybrids which only need three hours of sunlight per day.
Large bathroom decorating require a bigger orchid flower arrangement or bringing few plants to create beautiful display.
Orchids prefer humidity to be between 50 70 so this makes the bathroom a place where hopefully lots of people are taking hot showers and baths an ideal spot.
Orchid plants for windowsills.
Water when the mix is nearly dry usually every four to seven days.
Not so long ago megan asked about plants that do well in bathrooms.
Phalaenopsis orchids originated in the tropics which means they love humidity.
When you get home put your moth orchid in a sunny east west or shaded south window perhaps in the bathroom out of direct sunlight.
Cattleya and dendrobium orchids are also easy to grow so check out your plant tags before you buy.
Like air plants they prefer bright indirect light and grow naturally in crooks and hollows of trees.
What room of your home tends to be the most humid.
Orchids though they can be a tad bit temperamental are so worth the extra effort to grow in your bathroom.
While i was there i absolutely fell ass over tea kettle in love with orchids.
Moth orchids are beautiful.
Some species are planted in soil while others are epiphytes air plants that absorb moisture from the air.
The steam and heat from your bathroom shower will keep your plant hydrated and warm.
The damp warm conditions in most bathrooms are a perfect environment for these pretty plants which grow in bark instead of soil and prefer for that material to be damp but not wet.
These superb plants flower for many months of the year and come in pinks purples yellows oranges multicolours and purest white.
Others need bright light.
A few years ago i visited hawaii to see some friends who are now living it up in paradise.
Orchids can bloom for weeks and since they are smallish plants you can cluster several together for quite a show.
A large tray with multiple orchid plants in bloom in one color or matching colors create a gorgeous centerpiece for bathroom decorating.
Many houseplants don t survive the winter they simply don t like the dry interior air.
Some prefer moderate light.
They grow to perfection in a bathroom with a heated floor.
They love the dampness.
Many orchids are ideal for bathrooms that do not get too cold.
