How To Make An Orchid Bloom Again Gourmandize Staff, 06/20/2017 Gourmandize shares Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it Share on WhatsApp Share on Google+ 4/4 Previous Next 4. Finally... use a little fertilizer! Like any living organism, orchids require nutrients to thrive. Look for a phosophorus-rich fertilizer, and make sure the plant's environment is at the right temperature and humidity.