PetalPal
Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.
Light
Bright, indirect light. No harsh sun.
Water
When the mix is slightly dry, water it through
Temperature
10-28°C
Feed
While it's growing, feed lightly and often
Do this when you get home
- Put it somewhere bright and airy, out of midday sun
- Use a gritty orchid mix. When the surface is slightly dry, water it through. Don't leave it sitting wet.
Day to day
- While it's blooming, keep it somewhere cool. The flowers last longer.
- Airflow matters. Stuffy, damp heat rots the roots.
- Ink orchid is more cold-sensitive than spring orchid. In winter, keep it above 5°C.
Common questions
The leaf tips turned black?
Usual causes: too much water and rotten roots, air that's too dry, or fertilizer that's too strong.
How does this relate to Chinese orchids?
Ink orchid is one kind of Chinese orchid. Others you'll see are spring orchid, sword-leaf cymbidium, noble orchid, and cold orchid.
