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The orchid is a plant widely recognised for its beauty but also it's level of maintenance to novice plant parents. As one of the bestselling houseplants globally, orchids are often treated as cut flowers, so as soon as the flowers start to die, people tend to throw them out. But plant expert Tony Le-Britton (@notanotherjungle) reveals that getting your orchid to bloom is actually really easy, and just a few simple steps can ensure you’ll get larger, longer-lasting blooms when it re-flowers. ‘Many people think that when the orchid starts to drop, its flowers are actually dying. But it couldn't be further from the truth,’ says Tony in the sixth episode of House Beautiful’s houseplant series, Plants With Impact. ‘Just like other plants in our gardens. They flower for a short period and then after that they'll rest, recharge and can bloom for many years to come.’ It turns out Phalaenopsis orchids are forgiving plants and can grow happily with very little effort. Tony shares a step-by-step on how to repot orchids and maintain healthy roots, plus tips on using a balanced fertiliser and the best ways to water it. Follow these simple care tips and you’ll never have to worry that your orchid is dying again. For more homes and interior design inspo, head to our website: https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/ House Beautiful has everything you need to turn your house into the home you've always dreamed of. Follow us on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/housebeautifuluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HouseBeautifulUK Twitter - https://twitter.com/hb #plants #houseplants #orchid #plantcaretips #plantcare