Orchids are one of the most common houseplants, as they're great at brightening up our home décor. But they often have a reputation for being too delicate to keep alive for long. Considering there are more than 22,000 species of orchids, knowing how to care for an orchid can seem a little challenging.

However, with the proper care and attention, learning how to care for an orchid is actually not that hard. In fact, if you keep an orchid healthy in the right conditions, it will continue to bloom for months and look beautiful. So before you give up on your precious orchid, here are five tips on how to care for an orchid and make it thrive all year long.

How to care for an orchid and make it thrive all year long