How to care for a Blue Watercolor Orchid

How To Care for a Blue Watercolor Orchid

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Direct sun tolerance is species dependant.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

Most Orchids are epiphytes fond of tight quarters. Keeping them in their grow pots keeps roots compact, and provides drainage and air circulation.

Plant Origin

India, China, Southeast Asia

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Blue Watercolor Orchid:
  • Wilting, wrinkling leaves:

Underwatered

  • Yellowing leaves:

Overwatered, or too much sun

  • Wilting flowers:

Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom