Four Major Precautions for Watering orchids in Winter
Today's tip on the art of orchid care in winter: four major precautions for watering orchids. Let's take a look together.
Orchids symbolize purity and elegance. Placing a pot of orchids at home instantly elevates the ambiance. However, if the orchid's leaves turn yellow, become clean, or even produce withered buds, it can be quite a disappointment, especially in winter when temperatures are low, and orchid management becomes more challenging.
Precautions for Watering Orchids in Winter
In spring and autumn, when orchids are in their peak growing period, management is relatively simple and it's less likely to cause root rot and yellow leaves. However, in winter, with low temperatures and slow water consumption, orchids, which are sensitive to both dryness and waterlogging, require special attention when watering. Here are four points to consider.
1. Watering Frequency
In winter, with lower temperatures, the soil in the pot loses moisture slowly, so the watering frequency should also be reduced. Do not follow the watering frequency from the growing period. Watering should depend on the moisture level of the soil.
Before each watering, check the surface of the soil by moving a little of it. If it's dry, it's time to water. If the surface soil is still moist, wait a bit longer before watering.
2. Watering Time
Watering orchids in winter should be done on sunny, warm afternoons. If there is a cold snap, adjust the watering time based on the future weather forecast.
If the cold snap is brief, wait a bit before watering and use a spray bottle to supplement moisture first. If it's expected to stay cold for a while, water only a small amount along the edge of the pot.
3. Water Quality and Temperature
When watering orchids in winter, pay attention to the water temperature. Using tap water directly can cause root damage due to the temperature difference. Fill a basin with tap water, let it sit for a while, and then use it to water the orchids. Also, pay attention to the impurities in the tap water. In northern regions, where the water is hard, add a little bit of lemon acid or salt-free vinegar to soften the water before using it to water the plants.
4. Avoid Watering the Leaf Heart
Many orchid enthusiasts have encountered the problem of yellowing and rotting of the entire bud from the stem, which is often related to incorrect watering methods.
When watering orchids in winter, water along the edge of the pot to avoid getting water into the leaf heart. Accumulation of water in the leaf heart can cause rot, especially in winter when water loss is slow. Therefore, when watering, pour along the edge of the pot until a large amount of water flows out of the bottom of the pot.
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