How To Stand Orchids Upright?

To stabilize orchids from leaning over, nestle them on a layer of gravel and add more gravel or plastic bags as needed. Fill spaces on all sides with either gravel or the bags to keep the plants standing straight. Staking orchid flower spikes is important for making them flower correctly. Mount the other half of the French cleat to the wall via two 1.5″ screws and use a level to ensure the cleat was straight. For smaller planters, cut a taller cleat and use two vertical cleats.

Choose a bright spot with indirect light, such as a wester- or eastern-facing window, and place your orchids close to a window. Place your orchids outside in the shade if weather permits, and allow Mother Nature to do the work for you. When watering, moss naturally forms on the bottom. Sherida suggests using bark pieces in the mix to ensure excess water drains swiftly, avoiding damage.

AboutOrchids.com provides a guide for basic orchid care, including watering, light, humidity, fertilizing, temperature, air flow, identifying your orchid, treating pests and diseases, and repotting. Repot your orchid into a container that can accommodate some of the roots that are out of the pot at the moment. Using stakes and clips can help give the flower stalks more upright habit without hurting the plant.

Staking an orchid spike is recommended when it has grown to about 6 to 12 inches in length. Insert a stake into the orchid pot, attach a flower spike to the stake using orchid clips or twist ties, and repeat the process. If you have a double-spike Phalaenopsis orchid, cut one spike at the base and the other about an inch below the last flower. Staking allows your orchid to stand proud and tall instead of bending under the blossom’s weight. Gently straighten the stem against a toothpick or popsicle stick, wrap a layer of soft cloth tightly around it, and continue to care for your orchid.