Before you go on vacation, remember your orchids so you don’t find them dead when you return. Here are a few things to do before you leave.

Don’t forget about your orchids before you go on vacation. Orchids are plants that require a lot of care and if you are not careful you may find the plant dead when you return from vacation. All plants in general require minimal and regular care to ensure that they do not dry out and do not die.

However, orchids are very special, have tropical origins, and are famous for their colorful flowers. Initially, they were considered elite plants. They needed a particular climate, certain temperatures and humidity. Today, however, there are more varieties of orchids and some that are also adapted to European living conditions. Over time, they have become more popular and less expensive plants.

Calculate the days of your vacation, if they exceed 7 days you will have to ask a family member or friend to come to your house to give water to your orchid to make sure that it does not suffer from thirst during the absence, otherwise here are some suggestions on how to best prepare the orchid before your departure.

Here’s what to do with your orchid before you go on vacation

If your vacation lasts less than 7 days, your orchid may be left home alone, but it’s good to prepare her for your absence with small suggestions. Here is what you should do before you leave, some tips:

• Water it from below: make sure before you leave to water it well so as not to make it suffer. In order for them to drink as much water as possible, it is necessary to proceed by immersion. And simply place the orchid in a bowl of water for at least half an hour. During this time, the plant through the holes in the pot will absorb the water, remaining moist for longer.
• Take in more light: Usually the orchid is a plant that needs half shade and not to be directed into sunlight. A few days before going out, however, it is better to leave it in sunlight for a few hours, always indirectly (so as not to run the risk of burning it) to ‘recharge’ it.

• Don’t leave it in the dark: Orchids are houseplants but they require light. Never leave them without power for a few days because you will find them dead. Be careful not to close all the blinds in the house before going on vacation, at least in the room where there are orchids do not completely lower the tax to pass the light that will serve not to interrupt the photosynthesis process of the plant.
• Give him an energetic boost: A little extra energy will keep him alive during your absence. The day before you leave, fertilize it with a fertilizer. Better to use one based on potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. Typically, this type needs to be diluted in water and then poured into the plant.

Finally, if your vacation lasts more than 7 days and you don’t have anyone in town who can stop by your house, we recommend the thread trick. This involves taking woven cotton threads and putting one end on the ground and the other in a bowl of water.

The threads soaked in water will gradually bring water to the plant that will not suffer thirst on those days. It’s a useful trick to not completely leave your orchid without water for days.