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Rapid growth will continue at full this month as days get brighter and longer. May is another prime month for orchid flowering and another active month for you, their caretaker. Here are some tasks that will need your attention:

 More frequent watering and fertilizing is needed.

 If you’re in a northern climate, move some plants to a shaded, protected spot outdoors by the end of this month, but be careful not to do this too quickly. Orchids that prefer it warm, like moth orchids, don’t appreciate being too chilled at night, not below around 65°F (18°C).

 Increase your ventilation to remove excess hot air and prevent fungal disease spotting on the flowers.

 May is usually an opportune time to repot your orchids because they should be in active growth now. Attend to this right after they’ve flowered.

 Continue your fertilizing program to strengthen new growth.