Orchids feel right at home in the warm, humid climate of a bathroom. The following selection introduces you to recommended species that conjure up an elegant ambience with lavish blooms. There are also practical care tips.

Orchids feel very comfortable in the bathroom due to the higher humidity

The best orchids for a classy floral flair in the bathroom

We have looked around in the realm of thousands upon thousands of orchid species and selected the best orchids for you that can be cultivated in the bathroom without any problems.

  • Butterfly Orchid (Phalaenopsis), the popular orchid at a reasonable price with an uncomplicated disposition
  • Cattleya orchid, here in particular the two-leaved subspecies with frugal demands on care
  • Grape Orchid (Dendrobium phalaenopsis), a popular orchid species for beginners
  • Pansy Orchid (Miltonia) that grows and thrives even in the cooler bathroom
  • Cambria, the multi-genus orchid feels at home in any bright, warm room

If you already have a wealth of experience in the care of orchids, the fascinating Vanda orchid comes into focus. The substrate-free species is perfect for dangling weightlessly from the ceiling in the bathroom by the bright window seat.

Few terrestrial orchids bloom in the bathroom

You are doing most terrestrial orchids a disservice by placing them in the bathroom. A lady's slipper orchid would rather stay on the balcony, as would the native orchids. An exception is the jewel orchid (Ludisia), because it likes the warm, humid climate in spa rooms.

Tips for caring for orchids in the bathroom

In the warm, steam-saturated climate of the bathroom, orchids thrive vital and healthy even when they are tied to a branch. Under these ideal conditions, care is limited to assistive measures. This includes regular watering or dipping. During the growth and flowering period, add a liquid orchid fertilizer to the lime-free, warm water every 3 to 4 weeks. The plants are always grateful for a gentle mist.

tips

Even under the ideal conditions of the bathroom, the flowering period of an orchid will sooner or later come to an end. In order for a Phalaenopsis, Cattleya or Dendrobium to regenerate quickly, the plant moves to a cooler location for some time. If these species experience a drop in temperature of 5 degrees Celsius compared to normal during the rest period, they put on their flower dress all the more quickly.

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Indoor plants