Light: Bright indirect light

Water: Water weekly- Keep soil moist but not soggy- Soil should dry out about an inch from the top between waterings

Fertilizer: Once a month in spring, summer and early fall

Other: This plant tends to grow in the direction it's receiving light

Plant Lover Level: Proficient

Light: Bright indirect light- Never place in direct sunlight-Leaves burn easily- Can tolerate very low light during winter dormancy phase

Water: Water weekly- Keep soil moist but not soggy- Soil should dry out about an inch from the top between waterings- Avoid getting water on leaves, which can cause fungus

Fertilizer: Once a month in spring, summer and early fall

Other: Enjoy humidity and do well in a bathroom- leaves shouldn't be misted

Plant Lover Level: Proficient

Light: Bright indirect light- 2 to 3 hours of morning sun is ideal- Direct light will damage the leaves

Water: Let soil dry out 1-2 inches between waterings- Needs a well draining pot- About once a week is ideal

Fertilizer: Fertilize every time you water during both spring and summer

Other: Likes humidity-A bright steamy bathroom is ideal- Brown edges mean it's getting too much water

Plant Lover Level: Proficient

Light: Bright indirect light- 2 to 3 hours of morning sun is ideal- Direct light will damage the leaves

Water: Let soil dry out 1-2 inches between waterings- Needs a well draining pot- About once a week is ideal

Fertilizer: Fertilize every time you water during both spring and summer

Other: Likes humidity-A bright steamy bathroom is ideal- Brown edges mean it's getting too much water

Plant Lover Level: Proficient

Light: Bright indirect light

Water: Let soil dry out 2-3 inches between waterings- A well draining pot is needed to prevent root rot

Fertilizer: Monthly during spring and summer months

Other: Likes humidity and a bright steamy bathroom is ideal

Plant Lover Level: Proficient

Light: Medium to Bright indirect light

Water: When the soil begins to dry out, which is usually every 7-10 days- Do not let the soil completely dry out, as they like moist soil, but not wet

Fertilizer: Can use an orchid fertilizer every time you water

Other: Greatly benefit from being potted in an orchid specific mix- The better the root system, the more blooms

Plant Lover Level: Proficient

Light: Bright indirect light- Direct light can burn and fade the leaves

Water: Keep soil moist in spring, summer and fall- Water less during winter, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings- Will do best in a well draining pot

Fertilizer: Monthly during spring and summer- Too much fertilizer (salt) can cause the leaves to brown

Other: These enjoy humidity, so they'll be happy with an occasional mist or a humidifier

Plant Lover Level: P

Light: Bright indirect light

Water: Allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings (tip of your nail to knuckle of index finger)

Fertilizer: Monthly

Other: It's normal for older leaves to turn yellow, but if multiple leaves turn yellow at the same time, the plant could be getting too much light

Plant Lover Level: Novice

Light: Bright indirect light

Water: Allow soil to somewhat dry out between waterings, but not completely, watering once a week is usually enough, but more water may be needed in warmer drier months- Droopy leaves indicate the need for water

Fertilizer: Once a month during spring and summer

Other: If leaf edges are turning brown, the plant is getting too much light

Plant Lover Level: Proficient

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