Do I need to water orchids during the basin?
The potted period of orchids is a critical stage for the roots to adapt to the new environment. Watering management at this time directly affects the survival rate. Many novice flower lovers are worried that watering will cause rotten roots, but they are also afraid that drought will affect the serving pot. This paper will systematically analyze the scientific methods of water management during the serving period to help orchid plants successfully pass through the fragile period. 1. Principles for water management during orchid serving period 1.1 The necessity of watering during the pot serving period The root system of orchids is in a state of repair after changing pots. Although surface growth is stagnant, the cell tissue is still undergoing repair and regeneration. At this time, it is necessary to maintain the substrate in a micro-moist state, and the air humidity is recommended to be maintained at 60%-70%. Complete water cutting will cause pseudobulbs to shrink and affect the germination of new roots. 1.2 The watering amount control standard adopts the substrate humidity detection method: insert a bamboo stick into the plant material to a depth of 3cm, and replenish water when there are no adhered particles after being pulled out. Spring orchids are replenished with 50- 80ml water each time, and Jianchids are replenished with 80- 120ml water. Remember to avoid standing water and keep the plant material in a "moist but not wet" state. 2. Practical operation skills for watering orchids during the pot serving period 2.1 Tips for watering root water must be poured thoroughly within 24 hours after changing the pot. Soft water (rainwater/purified water) at about 25 ° C is used, and slowly poured along the edge of the pot until the bottom outlet water. It is recommended to add 0.1% indolebutyric acid rooting agent to promote wound healing. 2.2 The water replenishment strategy for the slow seedling stage determines the root water and enters a water control period of 7-10 days, and humidity is maintained through foliar spraying. Spray newly placed plants once in the morning and evening, focusing on the base of false bulbs. After new root points appear, resume substrate watering, and adopt the "three-watering and three-stop method": replenish water in the morning for three consecutive days, and then stop water for two days. 3. Considerations for advanced maintenance Differences in watering frequency for different plant materials: pine bark substrate 5-7 days per time, and moss substrate 10-12 days per time. In winter, the basin needs to be equipped with bagging for insulation, and in summer, watering during the high temperature period at noon should be avoided. When the tip of the leaf was found to be scorched, the water was immediately stopped, and bamboo chopsticks were used to poke holes in the plant material to breathe.
Through scientific water control, appropriate shading (70% shading rate) and ventilation management, orchid plants can usually be washed in 2-3 weeks. When the new roots stretch to more than 3 cm, they can gradually transfer to normal maintenance mode.