Your guide to healthy growth, long-lasting blooms, and proper orchid care – the organic way.

Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis orchids are among the most popular indoor plants, loved for their elegant arching stems and long-lasting, colourful blooms. At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, we offer only fully established, organically grown orchids - no mass greenhouse treatments or forced blooming shortcuts. Here’s how you can care for your orchid the natural way and enjoy its beauty for years to come.

🌸 How to Encourage Long-Lasting Blooms

Phalaenopsis (and the closely related Doritaenopsis hybrids) can bloom for several months under the right conditions. Here’s how to support and extend their flowering phase:

• Light: Bright, indirect light is key. Avoid harsh midday sun, especially through south-facing windows, which can scorch the leaves. East or west-facing windows are ideal.

• Temperature: Keep daytime temperatures between 20–25°C, and slightly cooler nights around 16–20°C. These mild fluctuations can stimulate blooming.

• Humidity: Orchids love humidity! Aim for 50–70%. Mist the leaves (not the flowers) regularly with rainwater or filtered water.

• Fertiliser: Use a very gentle, organic orchid fertiliser during the growing and blooming season – typically every 3-4 weeks. Less is more; overfertilising weakens the plant.

• Avoid moving the plant when it is about to flower or while in bloom - it may drop its buds.

🌱 What to Do After Flowering

Once the flowers fade, don’t worry – your orchid is far from finished!

1. Don’t cut the stem off completely – instead, trim it just above a visible node (the small bump on the stem below where the last flower grew). This can encourage a secondary flower spike to form.

2. If the stem turns brown and dries up completely, you can cut it off near the base.

3. During the rest period (usually autumn or early winter), reduce watering slightly and give the plant a cool rest (16–18°C at night) to help trigger future blooming.

💧 Watering the Right Way

Orchids do not like wet feet — but also dislike drying out completely.

• Water once a week in winter and up to twice a week in summer.

• Always use room-temperature rainwater or soft tap water if possible.

• The best time to water is in the morning.

• Let water drain completely – never leave water in the saucer.

• Misting the leaves (not the blooms!) 2–3 times per week increases humidity and keeps the plant vibrant.

🪴 Repotting Tips

Repot your orchid every 2–3 years, preferably after flowering and when new roots begin to grow.

• Use a well-draining orchid substrate — at TOMs FLOWer CLUB, we pot our orchids in a self-mixed, breathable, bark-based mix.

• Choose a clear plastic orchid pot or a clay pot with good air circulation.

• Remove any mushy or rotten roots during repotting.

🌿 Best Location Indoors

• Ideal Placement: Near east or west-facing windows with filtered light.

• Avoid: Draughts, radiators, and direct midday sun.

• In summer, you can place your orchid outdoors in a sheltered, bright spot (no direct sun or rain). Bring it inside before nights drop below 15°C.

🌺 Let Your Orchid Thrive Organically

At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, all orchids are grown with organic care: no overfertilisation, no glossy sprays, no forced blooms — just natural, slow, and healthy development. With just a little patience and the right conditions, your orchid will reward you with elegant, breathtaking blooms time and again.

💚 Need help choosing your next orchid?
Explore our current selection of Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis orchids in full bloom — each with its own unique charm. Shop now at TOMs FLOWer CLUB