How to Care for a Miniature Orchid

Orchids produce tall, thin stalks that feature brightly colored trumpet-like flowers at the top. Miniature orchids are almost identical to standard-size orchids except that they reach a height of less than 12 inches. Many varieties of standard orchids also have miniature varieties, including phalaenopsis, oncidiums, parvisepalum and brachypetalumm. Caring for miniature orchids is very similar to caring for standard orchids.

Shallow bowl or dish
Pebbles
Distilled water
Thermometer
30-10-10 orchid fertilizer

Instructions

- 1
  Place the miniature orchid pot in a bright windowsill but out of direct sunlight, which will burn the fragile leaves. If the leaves turn yellow or red, the sunlight is too bright and you should move the orchid to another location.
- 2
  Place a thermometer next to the window where the miniature orchid is located and ensure the temperature is between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and between 60 and 62 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
- 3
  Fill a shallow bowl or dish with a single layer of pebbles and set the miniature orchid pot on top of the pebbles. Pour distilled water into the dish until it covers 3/4 of the rock height to increase the humidity level around the miniature orchid plant.
- 4
  Pour distilled water into the soil in the pot once per week during the winter months until it is saturated and water runs out of the bottom drainage holes. When the temperature warms, increase watering to twice per week.
- 5
  Apply a liquid 30-10-10 orchid fertilizer to the soil in the pot once per month or as directed by the package instructions.

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