Orchids are the crown jewels of houseplants. Famed for their elegance and vibrant colours, these indoor plants bring a burst of life to any room with their exquisite blooms.

However, these blooming beauties aren’t known for their longevity; a typical orchid’s flowers might dazzle you for six to 10 weeks before blooms die.

Yet, one green-fingered lady has dazzled orchid enthusiasts by posting on the Orchids Tips and Tricks Facebook page about her stunning houseplant that has been blooming “non-stop” for an astonishing nine years.

Her post came with photos showing two lush orchids, both brimming with blooms alongside robust leaves and roots.

Sherida Son A Hing penned enthusiastically: “Good morning, my beautiful orchids have been blooming nonstop for nine years now.”

She added: “During this time I replanted them once during flowering. Now it’s time to repot again.”

Normally, orchid veterans recommend repotting the delicate plant either annually or biennially, or when it looks like the pot can no longer contain its eager roots.

The flood of comments underneath Sherida’s post was predictably awed, with the top query being: “How do you get them to bloom for so long?”

To this, she humbly responded: “No idea, don’t do anything special. I just follow a few easy fuss-free tips. They stand on the windowsill in full sun all afternoon.”

Sun-bathing seems to be key for these plants, which revel in strong light a vital ingredient that prompts them to flower. 

Lack of it is often why orchid owners end up with leafy plants that stingily withhold their blooms.

Sherida elaborated on her method: “I have them in a glass jar (without the plastic) with special soil for orchids.

“Every time I think it’s done, I see a new stem growing. This year we are moving and I fear that they will no longer bloom so profusely.”

Plus, she tipped off fellow orchid buffs about another floral wonder under her care a petite orchid that has itself been blossoming for three years straight.

Sherida’s unconventional approach to potting her orchid without drainage holes attracted attention from seasoned growers, yet when challenged by them she explained: “I use some kind of bark. When watering, moss naturally formed on the bottom.”

Sherida argued that the bark pieces she uses in the mix ensure excess water drains swiftly, avoiding overwatering issues.