Li Yanping's December orchid care mnemonic (Fujian region)

In the first month, place them in the kan (north) direction, facing the morning sun at dawn; moreover, keep them away from the cold inside the eaves, and do not let the spring wind or snow injure them.
Second monthCultivationis all the more difficult; you must know that the leaves become partridge-spotted; move them in and out before the courtyard, and cherish the leaves as you would cherish a jade ring.
In the third month, new shoots emerge from the old clumps; when rain is plentiful, guard especially against the west wind; beware of scale insects breeding in damp places, and do not be alarmed when the old leaves wither and fall.
In the fourth month, the soil in the pot is scorched by the sun; sprinkle a little water to moisten the roots and seedlings; first soak bark in river or pond water, and boiled strong tea may also be used for watering.
In the fifth month, the new shoots and leaves are even greener; set up a high stand in the depth of the green shade. You must guard against ant nests at the roots; sun them for three hours in the morning and water only at night.
In the sixth month, with fierce sun and sudden rain, the fragrant branches and leaves are in bloom; a cool pavilion or waterside chamber is fit to place them, otherwise make a frame under the eaves to shade them.
In the seventh month, though the heat gradually fades, you must still water once every three days. But guard against earthworms harming the roots; for fertilizer water, mix it with urine.
In the eighth month, it feels slightly cool, and wind and sun do no harm. The stale water of the whole year must now be changed, and it is good to use water soaked with gui mao.
In the ninth month there is thin frost; a spot facing south before the steps is good for keeping them. If white ants or yellow ants appear, sprinkling clear oil on the leaves will certainly do no harm.
In the tenth month, yang is born and warm air returns; the flower buds for next year are already conceived; the jade roots must not be exposed, so earth up the soil, and if the pot is full, it is all the more fitting to repot promptly.
In the eleventh month, potted flowers should face the sun, and at night they must be closely covered. Always keep the soil surface slightly moist; when it is dry, you must know the leaves will turn yellow.
In the twelfth month, with high winds and cold frost and snow, gradually bring them into a warm chamber away from the wind; only when the thaw comes and spring light stirs should you move them before the courtyard to face the sun.

According to Li Yanping's experience,orchidscan be watered with strong tea, and urine can also be used as fertilizer. This is something others have not mentioned.