So now I have an orchid... [View all]

[beac]

I was trolling the 75% off houseplants racks in the back of my local Lowe's and there she was... a pretty little thing in a broken pot (the whole bottom was missing) just crying out for a home and only ONE DOLLAR (much more than 75% off!)

I couldn't resist. I bought her an orchid pot (the kind with the slits in the side) and some orchid planting mix. She's been repotted and seems happy so far.

Now what?

I've heard you must be careful not to overwater (after initially wetting the orchid growing medium) and that placing one ice cube a week on the pot to melt slowly is a good way to control the amount.

Do I really need to fertilize her once a month and is there an organic alternative to the scary "Miracle Grow Orchid Food" bottle of chemicals?

Any orchid growers out there w/some advice for me?