Orchids are often seen as the divas of the world, demanding more attention than your average succulent that's content with a sunny spot and an occasional glance. To prevent your from becoming a floral flop and to coax out those coveted blooms, you'll need to get clued up on proper care.

Don't even think about ditching your bloom-less orchid; with a bit of TLC, these beauties can flourish and flower year after year. One green-fingered enthusiast shared her success story on the Orchids Tips and Tricks group, complete with snaps of her thriving plants.

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Phyllis Fred posted: "Snapped a few shots of my orchids while watering them today. I have had them blooming nonstop since we moved in July 2021. They really like our new home."

Her fellow orchid experts were left gobsmacked by the stunning display, prompting Phyllis to spill her secrets in the comments. Rita Jose-Cirkse enquired: "Gorgeous!

"Thank you so much for sharing! How old are they and how do you water and fertilise them?"

To which Phyllis graciously responded: "Thank you. I have had most of them for about 10 years. I water them once a week for about half an hour."

She detailed her special concoction: "Soak with well water, Epsom salts and baking soda. They have been continually in bloom for over two years."

Curious about the precise recipe, another member asked for the measurements, and Phyllis replied: "Half a teaspoon of each in two litres of water."

Depending on how quickly your potting bark dries, you might need to water your orchid more or less frequently than Phyllis. This could be anywhere between every five to 11 days, reports .

Melissa Strauss, a expert and orchid enthusiast from the Epic Gardening blog, suggests that adding Epsom salt into your orchid care routine is a "great way" to enhance blooms.

She stated: "Epsom salts are a valuable and inexpensive way to give your orchids, and other plants, the valuable nutrients they need."

She further added: "Their use in plant care contributes to bigger, healthier, more robust plants, with larger, more colourful blooms."