Bought an orchid and brought it home, but the seller says it can't go on the balcony - what should I do?

Orchids are elegant, with blooms that fill the air with fragrance, and many gardening enthusiasts like to grow a few pots of them. But most people don't manage them properly, and in the end the orchids die. The questioner says that when buying the orchid, the seller said it couldn't be placed on the balcony - it's likely that it was already summer when the orchid was bought. That's because orchids can't stand harsh sun exposure. Appropriate light is beneficial to orchid growth.

For the spot where you keep the orchid, it's recommended that the temperature should not be lower than 10°C and not higher than 28°C. Air humidity is best at 65%. When it's hot, place it in a shaded spot and increase ventilation. You can put a few pots of water next to the flower pot. Using the principle of water evaporation to keep it moist and cool it down. A shaded balcony with good ventilation is the best spot.

Orchids can't stand waterlogging, yet they like moisture around the roots. So when it comes to the growing medium, you can mix the classic three orchid potting components - "immortal soil" (a type of fired clay granule), pine bark, and Kanuma stone - into a growing medium. A loose, breathable potting soil that doesn't hold water is good for orchid growth. It also helps the growing medium dissipate heat in summer and prevents root rot.

Summary: The best spots for keeping orchids at home are the balcony and the windowsill. In summer's high temperatures, avoid harsh sun exposure and also avoid rain during high heat. A shaded spot with good ventilation is the best place to grow orchids.