Location

Think rainforest canopy when positioning your orchid in the home. Orchids prefer bright but indirect light. Try to find somewhere with plenty of natural light, but keep away from south-facing windows and really sunny spots. If you want to put your orchid on a windowsill, opt for east or west facing.

During winter, the challenge is making sure orchids get enough light. You may need to move them to a windowsill in winter and then a shadier spot for summer. Avoid putting orchids near draughts and radiators. They don’t like temperature fluctuations a place above 15°C is ideal.