How Often Should I Spray Mist Orchids?

Fill a shallow tray with one to two inches of pebbles. Soak the pebbles by pouring water on top. The water rising up from the pebbles will provide the required humidity orchids to fully bloom. Place the orchid container directly on top of the pebbles in the tray and put the orchid in a sunny location, such as a windowsill or window ledge.

Fill one spray bottle with plain water. Mark the outside of the bottle so that you know what the misting bottle contains. Monitor the soil and leaves of the orchid every day and mist when the plant feels dry to the touch, even after watering. Point the nozzle of the mister at least six inches above the top of the orchid and allow the fine spray to fall onto the orchid. Don't mist the blooms or leaves directly because pooled water will cause rotting. If you notice pools of water, blot carefully with a soft, dry cloth.

Mist the orchid once per week or month, depending on the manufacturer's stated instructions, with a fertilizer designed to provide nutrients to the orchid. This type of misting allows for misting directly on the blooms and leaves of the plant. Mix the fertilizer in a spray bottle according to directions and note the contents on the outside of the bottle so that you don't get the misting bottles confused. Even though misting fertilizer directly on the plant is acceptable and preferred, make sure to blot up excess pools of water-based fertilizer to prevent rotting.