Benefits Beyond Their Beauty
Westerlay Orchids in Carpinteria, California, knows a thing or two about orchid care. Hailing from Holland, this farming family produces over 4 million orchids annually, using sustainable growing practices that ensure the highest quality.
These beautiful blooms have been shown to positively impact mental wellness, and serve as long-lasting mementos that bring joy to recipients for years. Plus, although they appear regal and sophisticated, they are easy to care for.
Take it from Westerlay; this simple watering plan will keep orchids happy and healthy – with some Orchid tips added in for the season:
- Check to make sure your orchid is in bright but indirect light. Direct light can burn the leaves.
- Keep your orchid away from air conditioning. This rapidly can dry out your plant
- Check the roots of your orchid. If the roots are green and the bark is dark and moist – watering can wait a few more days. If the roots look grey and the bark is dry – it’s time to water. * Spring Tip: Orchids typically only need watering about once a week, but increase watering to twice weekly if your plant is in direct sun or a hot part of your home.
- Pour water onto the bark within the water tight ceramic and let the water fill the container to the halfway mark. * Spring Tip: Orchids are more active during the summer, so add balanced fertilizer to their water once a month. Orchids have minimal nutritional needs, so use only orchid-specific food and don’t overfeed!
- Let the orchid soak for at least 20 minutes or until the roots are green.
- Remove the orchid from the water and allow the roots to dry. You can pour out the remaining water from the container.
- Return the orchid to the decorative ceramic and enjoy! * Summer tip: Orchids don’t like direct sun – a humid climate with indirect light is ideal for a healthy plant. Leaf loss or withering leaves means there is too much light, causing the plant’s chlorophyll to deteriorate. A healthy orchid has dark green leaves.
Spring is the perfect time to brighten someone’s day with an orchid. It’s truly the gift that keeps giving.
About Westerlay Orchids:
Based in beautiful Carpinteria, California, Westerlay Orchids is proud to serve as Southern California’s largest commercial orchid grower. The company annually distributes 4 million orchids directly to customers and local and national supermarket chains, as well as florists and designers. Westerlay Orchids is a pioneer in environmental and sustainability practices and regularly contributes to local schools, nonprofit organizations, and many other community causes. Visit www.Westerlay.com to learn more about the third-generation, family-run company.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
