Orchids, known as "gentlemen among flowers," have been loved by people since ancient times. As the first choice for indoor decoration and care, potted orchids are even more sought after. How to pot orchids and help them thrive in a new environment is a major challenge for many新手 caregivers. This article will introduce you to the techniques of potting potted orchids, allowing you to easily master orchid care.
Choosing the Right Potted OrchidBefore starting to pot, you first need to choose the right potted orchid. Different orchid varieties have different growth habits. Here are some common orchid varieties and their corresponding potting requirements:
1. Spring Orchid: Spring orchids prefer a warm, humid, and well-ventilated environment. It is recommended to use purple sand or ceramic pots with good breathability.
2. Phalaenopsis: Phalaenopsis orchids prefer a warm, humid, and semi-shady environment. It is recommended to use plastic pots with good breathability and strong drainage.
3. Black Orchid: Black orchids prefer a warm, humid, and semi-shady environment. It is recommended to use purple sand or ceramic pots with good breathability and strong drainage.
Preparing Potting Tools and Materials1. Pot: Choose an appropriate pot based on the size and variety of the orchid.
2. Decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, river sand, etc.: Mix into soil suitable for orchid growth.
3. Scissors, garden shears, horticultural twine, etc.: Used for pruning roots and securing orchids.
4. Watering can, spray bottle, etc.: Used for watering.
Orchid Potting Steps1. Wash the pot: Remove the orchid from the existing pot, wash the roots, and the plant.
2. Trim the roots: Use scissors to cut off the rotting, withered, and overly long roots, leaving only healthy roots.
3. Prepare the soil: Mix decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, river sand, etc. in proportion and stir well.
4. Fill the bottom of the pot: Place a layer of coarse sand at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage.
5. Place the orchid: Put the orchid in the pot, making sure the plant is upright.
6. Secure the orchid: Use horticultural twine to secure the orchid in the pot to prevent the plant from falling over.
7. Fill the soil: Fill the mixed soil to the rim of the pot and gently compact it.
8. Watering: Use a spray bottle to spray clean water to thoroughly moisten the soil.
Care Notes1. Maintain ventilation: Orchids prefer a ventilated environment to prevent the plant from getting damp.
2. Control watering: Orchids are not tolerant of waterlogging. Water should be given according to the dryness or moisture of the soil.
3. Shade: Orchids prefer a semi-shady environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
4. Fertilizing: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth.
5. Observe the plant: Regularly check the growth condition of the plant and deal with any issues promptly.
Mastering the techniques of potting potted orchids can help your orchids grow strong in a new environment. Through the steps mentioned above, I believe you now have a deeper understanding of potting orchids. Wishing you successful care and a wonderful time spent with your orchids!