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Flowering spikes will be showing up on some moth orchids, slippers, and oncidiums. Some of the nobile-type dendrobiums will be starting to show buds. Low light, short days, and cold temperatures of these two months bring most orchid growth to a stop or at least a crawl. You’ll see more growth on plants grown under lights than in a greenhouse or on a windowsill because of the additional light that can be provided. Here are tasks to complete:

 For the Northern Hemisphere and other cold parts of the world, November is the last month to safely purchase mail-order plants before it gets so cold that there will be a higher risk chance for freeze damage in transit. Visit orchid nurseries to pick out holiday presents for your orchid-growing friends (or yourself!).

 Put orchids that require more light, like vandas, in a bright window, close to the lights, or high in the greenhouse to expose them to as much light as possible.

 Water in the early part of the day to ensure that no standing moisture is on the leaves overnight. In cold, damp weather, especially, such moisture can cause disease outbreaks.