Orchids can live for a long time, often many years or even decades, depending on the species and the care they receive. Here are the key points about orchid lifespan:

• Most orchids live on average 15 to 20 years with proper care, including suitable light, watering, temperature, and fertilization

• Some species, like Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) , commonly live 10 to 15 years , and can bloom twice a year for 15-20 years if well cared for

• Other species have varying lifespans:
  • Dendrobium orchids: 10-15 years
  • Oncidium orchids: up to 25 years
  • Cattleya orchids: 7-10 years

• In ideal conditions, some orchids can live up to 100 years in the wild , though indoor orchids typically live 20-25 years

• Orchid blooms typically last from 6 to 10 weeks , with Phalaenopsis flowers lasting 2-6 months

• Proper care practices such as pruning dead blooms, repotting every 2-3 years, maintaining humidity, and watering about once a week can significantly extend an orchid’s lifespan

In summary, with attentive care, orchids are long-lived plants that can thrive and bloom for many years, often over a decade or two indoors, and potentially much longer in the wild.