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 their lavish flowers. There are also practical care tips.
The best orchids for elegant floral flair in the bathroom
We have looked through thousands upon thousands of orchid species and picked out the best orchids for you that can be easily cultivated in the bathroom.
- Butterfly Orchid (Phalaenopsis), the popular orchid at a reasonable price with an uncomplicated disposition
- Cattleya orchid, especially the two-leaved subspecies with frugal care requirements
- Grape orchid (Dendrobium phalaenopsis), a popular orchid species for beginners
- Pansy orchid (Miltonia), which also grows and thrives in cooler bathrooms
- Cambria, the multi-genus orchid feels at home in any bright, warm room
If you already have a we alth of experience in caring for orchids, the fascinating Vanda orchid comes into focus. The substrate-free type is perfect for dangling weightlessly from the ceiling in the bathroom at the bright window seat.
Only a few terrestrial orchids bloom in the bathroom
Most terrestrial orchids are not doing any favors by placing them in the bathroom. A lady's slipper orchid would rather linger on the balcony, just like the local orchids. The jewel orchid (Ludisia) is an exception 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 vitally and he althily even when they are tied to a branch. Under these ideal conditions, care is limited to assistive measures. This includes regular watering or diving. During the growth and flowering period, add liquid orchid fertilizer to lime-free, warm water every 3 to 4 weeks. The plants are always grateful for a gentle spray mist.
Tip
Even under the ideal bathroom conditions, an orchid's flowering period 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 temperature drop of 5 degrees Celsius compared to normal during the resting period, they will put on their flower dress again more quickly.