Orchids are one of the most beloved plants, known for their elegance and beauty. But as temperatures drop, these delicate flowers require special care to thrive. Here's what you need to know about keeping your orchids healthy and vibrant in cold weat

Orchids are one of the most beloved plants, known for their elegance and beauty. But as temperatures drop, these delicate flowers require special care to thrive. Here&apos;s what you need to know about keeping your orchids healthy and vibrant in cold weather.<h3 id="HowtoCareforOrchidsDuringColdWeather-WhyColdWeatherisaChallengeforOrchids">Why Cold Weather is a Challenge for Orchids</h3>Orchids are tropical plants that thrive in warm environments. Unfortunately, they&#x2019;re extremely sensitive to cold temperatures:<ul><li>Exposure to air colder than 50&#xB0;F for as little as 5 minutes can cause severe damage to the flowers and buds.</li><li>Cold-damaged flowers and buds cannot recover, leaving them wilted or lifeless.</li></ul><h3 id="HowtoCareforOrchidsDuringColdWeather-KeepOrchidsWarm">Keep Orchids Warm</h3>While orchids may require extra attention during colder months, their beauty and elegance make the effort worthwhile. By taking the right precautions, you can ensure your orchids stay healthy.<ul><li>Ideal Temperature: Orchids prefer temperatures between 60&#xB0;F and 75&#xB0;F.</li><li>Avoid Cold Drafts: Place them away from windows, doors, or areas where cold air can seep in.</li><li>Bright but Indirect Light: Keep orchids near a window that provides bright, indirect sunlight but isn&#x2019;t too cold.</li><li>Watering:&#xA0;Orchids need less water in colder months. Overwatering can harm the plant. Use room-temperature water to avoid shocking the roots.</li></ul><div class="confluence-information-macro confluence-information-macro-information"><div class="confluence-information-macro-body">Check out this <a class="external-link" href="https://help.urbanstems.com/en-US/orchid-care-1959182">article</a> for more Orchid Care tips!</div></div><hr><img alt="IMG_7699.jpg" class="confluence-embedded-image image-wrap-left fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://hsfiles.gorgias.help/gm/help-centers/84137/attachment/336323e9-17a9-47c3-847d-fc772c0db911.jpg" width="300">We wanted to assure you that if your orchids arrive looking like the ones in the attached image, they are perfectly healthy! While they may not have open blooms yet, they are in bud form and just need a little warmth and bright, indirect light.For best results, we recommend placing them within a few feet of a bright window. With a little patience, their beautiful blooms will open up soon!If your orchid shows signs of cold damage, such as wilted, discolored, or soggy flowers or buds upon delivery. Please click <a class="external-link" href="https://contact.gorgias.help/en-US/forms/n8a9006a">HERE </a>to contact us and include pictures of the issue. Our Happiness Team will get in touch with you as soon as possible to make it right!<hr><div class="panel" style="background-color: #EAE6FF;border-color: #998DD9;border-width: 1px;"><div class="panelContent" style="background-color: #EAE6FF;">NOTE: Due to the nature of our product, resolutions depend on the timing of your claim. Under our terms, orders are final and non-refundable, except for damage reported within 72 hours of delivery (non-peonies) and within 5 days of delivery for peonies. Photos of the quality issue are required.</div></div>

How to Care for Orchids During Cold Weather

Many people think orchids are difficult, and they can be if you don’t know how to treat them. Here are the basics:. Light: Orchids prefer bright, indirect light - with that in mind, placement near a south or west facing window is ideal. Set the plant

Many people think orchids are difficult, and they can be if you don&#x2019;t know how to treat them. Here are the basics:&#xA0;Light: Orchids prefer bright, indirect light - with that in mind, placement near a south or west facing window is ideal. Set the plant back 1 - 3 ft from the window to ensure leaves aren&#x2019;t burned by direct sunlight. Note: orchid blooms are exceptionally sensitive to temperature. If exposed to periods of cold below 50 - 60 degrees unbloomed buds will &#x201C;blast&#x201D; &#x2013; turn yellow &amp; shrivel, and eventually fall off the plant. There is no reversing this process once it&#x2019;s happened. If possible, advise customers not to ship orchids to cold regions during winter months.Water: Our general guidance is water with 3 oz of water or two ice cubes every week. In most cases, this will work. Customers may occasionally want to check the dryness of the potting medium (sphagnum moss in most cases) and give the orchid a more thorough watering if it&#x2019;s very dry. Note:&#xA0;ALWAYS water below the leaves.&#xA0; If water flows into and sits and the center of the leaves, it will lead to crown rot and kill the orchid. If water does get between the leaves, soak it up with cotton buds or tissue. You can also blow gently into the meeting of the leaves to remove this water.&#xA0;Bloom time: Phalaenopsis orchids will typically bloom for 4 - 8 weeks with proper care, though some will bloom longer.&#xA0;What happens when the bloom is done?&#xA0; If the blooms have all withered and fallen but the stem is still green, check the stem for nodes. These will look like little green bumps about 1 - 2 inches apart on the stem. Cut off the stem about 1&#x201D; above the node closest to the flowers. If the orchid is happy, it may push out another bloom from that node.&#xA0;If the stem is dry and brown, cut it off completely near the base of the leaves. At this point, all you can do is wait and keep the plant happy. It may bloom again this season, or may take several months to bloom again. You could also fertilize the orchid (we do not sell fertilizer), during the growing season (May - Early September).&#xA0;

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