The Secret to Watering Orchids
This article provides an in-depth explanation for netizens who are interested in learning the secrets of watering orchids. Below is a detailed introduction.
The Secret to Watering Orchids
Actually, these six words are 'Sunny as Rain, Rain as Dry.' What does 'Sunny as Rain, Rain as Dry' mean? It's quite simple. It means that on sunny days, when the weather is relatively cool, we simulate a rainy situation for the orchid, which is to say, we water the orchid generously, allowing it to be in a state as if it were being rained on.
Many orchid enthusiasts find it difficult to care for orchids because the watering is particularly tricky. They often accidentally overwater and kill the orchid, causing it to become crispy and dry, followed by the entire plant withering. How should we water orchids? Today, I'm sharing a little secret about watering orchids that can be summed up in six words, which can help you master the watering method for orchids. So, what are these six words?
1. Sunny as Rain, Rain as Dry
These six words mean 'Sunny as Rain, Rain as Dry.' What does 'Sunny as Rain, Rain as Dry' mean? It's actually very simple. On sunny days, when the weather is relatively cool, we simulate a rainy situation for the orchid, which means we water the orchid generously, allowing it to be in a state as if it were being rained on.
This not only helps clean the plant but also removes impurities from the potting soil, allowing the orchid's roots to breathe better. However, during the hot summer days under intense sunlight, we should not water the orchid with heavy rain. It's best to water it early in the morning.
'Rain as Dry' means that if it's raining, we should let the orchid dry out, and not water it. Even if the potting soil is dry, don't water it. If you water it at this time, the water is difficult to drain and can easily lead to root rot.
If you learn to water your orchid like this, following these six words, your orchid will thrive and its roots will not rot or become hollow.
2. Fertilizing
When watering, you should also pay attention to fertilizing the orchid. We can add a little orchid-specific organic nutrient solution to the water, which will both water and fertilize the plant, allowing your orchid to thrive.
However, during the period of flower bud differentiation, you can add a bit of high-phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, such as monopotassium phosphate or Floraduo No. 2, to the water. Therefore, when watering orchids, you should master these six words, and generally, the orchid will thrive.
That's the secret to watering orchids, which I hope will be helpful to you in your daily life!