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To grow orchids, choose a snug pot and use a porous potting medium such as bark chips, sphagnum moss or perlite. Place your orchid in a location that receives ample indirect light each day, such as a south- or east-facing window. Maintain a humidity level of 50-75% by running a humidifier or placing a tray filled with pebbles and water near the orchid. Water them once per week, allow the potting medium to dry out between waterings, and repot them every 2 years to give them plenty of room to grow! Keep reading to learn more from our horticulturist co-author, like How to Use Fertilizer to Help Your Orchids Grow!
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