On the windowsill, orchids catapult the floral decoration into noble and elegant dimensions, far removed from the coarse look of mother-in-law's tongues in the 80s and 90s. Here you can find out under which conditions the exotic blossom beauties grow and thrive in this exposed location.

Orchids do very well on a window sill that is not too sunny

Test light and temperature conditions - tips for the right location

The most beautiful types of orchids are at home in the rain forests of this earth. In the warm, humid climate, they sit high on the branches, while the dense canopy of leaves softens the blazing sun. The closer the framework conditions on the windowsill come to these criteria, the more vigorously the royal flowers thrive:

  • A light to semi-shady location, without direct sunlight
  • Warm temperatures with an average level of 18 to 25 degrees Celsius
  • A high humidity of more than 50 percent

The light requirement is perfectly covered on the west and east windows. A place at the south window is conceivable, provided that there is shading at midday, in the form of an awning or curtain. Individual species such as Dendrobium kingianum or Calanthe vestita also accept the windowsill on the north side of the house.

Useful accessories make maintenance easier

Regardless of which orchid your gardener's heart beats for, caring for the window sill is easier with these accessories:

  • Special flower pots with an internal pedestal for the transparent culture pot
  • Humidifiers, indoor fountains or bowls filled with water for high humidity
  • Thermometer to monitor local temperature
  • Hygrometer to determine the humidity around the windowsill

If your orchid gets too hot on the window sill in summer, a small air conditioner will cool it down. If this investment is too expensive for you, line the planter with sphagnum. By keeping the moss constantly moist, the evaporating water will cool the heated orchid slightly. At the same time, the humidity remains at a high level.

tips

There are suitable orchids to discover for almost every room in the house. For the bright, steam-saturated bathroom, the furious Vanda comes into focus. Numerous lady's slipper varieties or Dendrobium nobile hybrids feel at home in the unheated, light-flooded bedroom. Just ask the grower to enjoy gorgeous orchids in any living space.

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Indoor plants