I have two orchid plants neither has bloomed since I got them, any ideas on how to help them bloom?

I purchased two orchid plants at Costco last year. I purchased them when they were blooming. They have not bloomed since. My parents have an orchid that blooms every 3 months or so. All the plants get the same South/East Exposure to the sun. Any ideas would be great, I am starting to think they will never bloom. :(

I have two orchid plants neither has bloomed since I got them, any ideas on how to help them bloom?
It depends on the kind of orchids they are. There are lots of different varieties that grow under very different conditions. Get a book on orchids and go on the internet to find information on how to take care of them. Talk to a nursery owner who deals with orchids, and find out what you can do to get them back into bloom.


Don't fertilize or water them too much. You might want to mist them with water about twice a week in the morning. Also, not knowing what type of orchids you have or where you live, maybe the south/east exposure gives them too much sun.


Also, remember that orchids are ephphyes, and their natural habitat is trees. Their roots will rot if they get too much water.
Reply:Stop watering it for a couple weeks. Then give it a good soaking. Let the bark/soil soak up as much as it can. Then let it drain and sit.





That's just general. You should look up what kind in it is and get some good instrucitons.





You may have over fertilized it.
Reply:I would stop watering for 10 days and then give it a watering with orchid plant food . Be sure not to mix food too strong . Water in 5 days and then use plant food in 5 more days . Just keep doing it . My plants have a north/west viewing . Try changing the viewing also .
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Reply:it's called root stimulator found at the home depot it works wonders I run the garden for the home depot and it is the best stuff out their you can even get two years growth just by using it once a season.
Reply:find out what type of orchid you have...


each type has particular flowering and growth habits.


it woudl be helpful if you add details to your question, a picture, description etc would give enough info to get a good answer started for you.