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We’re closing 2025 today. Which made me think of my orchid.
My friend was visiting, I told her how I was trying to get my orchid to bloom again, but while the leaves are green — no blooming shoots yet.
That evening when I went to water my plant, I found this decoration on my orchid. How funny!
My friend had decided to lift my orchid’s spirits. It made me smile too!
2026 – Excited about a new year… and my orchid blooming.
I wish you ALL a lovely New Year’s Eve! On to 2026 tomorrow!
We are officially in 2026. Cold here, but nice to start a new year. Happy New Year!
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Monica, green leaves are reassuring: an orchid can be healthy while waiting for the conditions that start a new spike. If yours is a common Phalaenopsis, I would first check light rather than add more water. Dark green leaves often point to insufficient light; medium green leaves near a bright east window are a better target, without harsh midday sun.
A short period of cooler nights can help initiate a spike: roughly 5–8°C cooler than daytime for two or three weeks, while avoiding cold drafts. Water by the roots and medium, not the calendar—water thoroughly when visible roots turn silvery and the bark is nearly dry, then drain completely. During active leaf and root growth, weak orchid fertilizer can help, but extra fertilizer will not compensate for low light.
Avoid repeatedly moving the plant once a spike appears; rotate only gently and give it support as it lengthens. If the orchid is not a Phalaenopsis, identify it first because rebloom cues differ by type. I work on KnowYourPlant; our beginner orchid guide covers identification, light, root checks, watering, and reblooming: https://knowyourplant.app/blog/posts/orchid-care-guide-beginners/
Thank you for stopping by and sharing the beginner guide to orchids. Mine didn’t do so well. I will have to try this on a new one. They are beautiful.
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