Orchid roots when fully watered are a healthy green color. When the roots turn silvery or grey, this is when they need water. Note: brown roots indicate overwatering or allowing the roots to sit in water for too long. Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. You may soak the roots but set a timer and only do so for around 20-30 minutes. Tip the pot to allow excess water to drain. Allow potting medium to dry out in between watering. Please do not use ice to water! These are tropical plants and like warm temperatures and being watered thoroughly, ice can harm the roots and shock the plant. Normal tap water may be used but if you start to see deposits on your orchid, you will want to switch to distilled or rain water.

Prefers a humd environment, ideally around 50-70%.

• Fertilize once a month during spring and summer, reduce fertilizing during winter dormancy. 
• Use a fan in the room/cabinet for air circulation. 
• Needs high humidity around 80%.
• Needs high temperatures. 80º-95º during the day.
• Water moss pole in addition to the soil.

This plant is not considered toxic.

When plants change environments they will need a period of time to acclimate to their new home. We recommend waiting at least a couple of weeks to repot your new plant. Plants can grow just fine in their plastic nursery pot and in most cases, will not be root bound. To avoid shocking your plant, give it time to adjust to your home as these conditions might vary greatly from where it was previously being grown. 

The majority of orchids are epiphytes, meaning they use their roots to climb trees in nature. Orchid roots are drastically different from normal houseplant roots and should be given different potting mix. Orchids need very chuncky bark and should not be planted in regular potting soil.