Experts share the best place to keep orchids in your home in winter

Often misconceived as finicky, orchids actually require just the right ambiance akin to their native tropic and semi-desert originsto prosper. With winter's scant daylight posing a challenge, experts recommend sandwiching orchids by windows to lap up the limited sunlight, which is vital during their flowering period. The most opportune settings are seemingly east or south-facing window sills, though other orientations may suffice if the light isn't too abrasive.

Experts from Just Add Ice Orchids advocate actions for extended vitality: "You can extend the life of your orchid by making sure it's getting enough light during shorter winter days." READ MORE: Gardener lists plants to prune now or risk 'disease transmission' in winter They also suggest: "Try moving it to the sunniest room in your home or the room with the most windows. Orchids love the bright, indirect light of most homes or offices.



" The blossoming of orchids in your home hinges on having just the right mix of illumination, warmth, moisture, and air movement; according to The Express, even waning orchids have been known to revive under proper care, reports the Mirror . Warning bells that your orchids may be in distress include wilting, which while sometimes a natural part of growth, experts say could point to an unhappy surrounding flagged by symptoms like yellowing stems. "To avoid sunburn, keep your plant in a north or east-facing window away from direct sun exposure," recommend the green-thumbed experts at Just Add Ice Orchids.

These connoisseurs of cultivation caution that other troubling symptoms, including the shedding of buds, might signal your orchid is suffering from a draft, courtesy of an open door or breezy window..