Can orchids be dipped in the basin?
As a famous traditional flower in China, the most confusing thing for flower lovers in orchid maintenance is the watering method. Which is more suitable for dipping basin method or spraying can? What are the operating points of each of the two methods? This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the applicable scenarios of different watering methods to help you master the core skills of orchid root maintenance. 1. Depth analysis of watering method for orchid dipping pots 1.1 Operation specifications for dipping pots The dipping pots method requires preparing containers with a diameter of more than 30cm and injecting them into the same water body as room temperature. The water level is controlled at 1/3 of the height of the flowerpot. Put the orchids in a pot and let stand for 15-20 minutes. When the color of the surface plant becomes darker, take them out immediately, and tilt them at a 45-degree angle to drain out excess water. 1.2 Compared with the advantages and disadvantages of the dipping basin method: it can ensure that the plant material is completely soaked in 100% to avoid the phenomenon of "half-water"; it maintains the stable structure of the plant material and prevents the loss of particulate media such as surface volcanic stone and epiphytes. However, using more than twice a month will cause the plant material to harden. Data shows that the rate of rotten roots of orchids soaked in pots for a long time increases by 37%. 2. Practice Guide for spraying cans 2.1 The correct method for spraying cans is recommended to use a 0.5mm aperture sprinkler head and adopt the "three-point positioning method": first, slowly inject water along the basin wall, and after the water seeps out from the bottom outlet, add water at 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively. The entire process needs to keep the water flow thin and soft to avoid impacting false bulbs. 2.2 Environmental humidity regulation tips Can orchids be dipped in pots?
Irrigation can simultaneously increase the environmental humidity. It is recommended to spray it once in the morning and evening in spring and summer to maintain the air humidity at 60-70%. Note that water in the heart of the leaves needs to be sucked dry with a paper towel in time to avoid causing soft rot. 3. Intelligent watering plan design recommends the "3+1 combined watering mode": the dipping basin method is used to thoroughly replenish water in the first week of each month, and the spraying can is used to irrigate the remaining three weeks. In winter, it is adjusted to soak the basin once every 45 days, and the bamboo stick testing method is used-insert the bamboo stick into the plant material for 2 hours and then pull it out. If the tip is dry, water needs to be replenished.
On the whole, dipping basin method and spraying can irrigation have their own advantages, but the key lies in flexible adjustment according to seasonal changes and plant conditions. It is recommended to cooperate with the use of hygrometers, pH detection pens and other tools to establish a watering log to record data, and gradually form a personalized orchid maintenance plan.