How to Cultivate orchids
This article discusses how to cultivate orchids and the topics of orchid cultivation techniques and management. Let's delve into the introduction by the editor.
Orchids are one of China's top ten famous flowers and are deeply loved by many. Throughout history, orchids have been a symbol of elegance and purity! Keeping orchids can cultivate one's character, serve as decorative items, absorb formaldehyde and carbon monoxide from the air, and release oxygen to make our indoor air fresher! Moreover, the flowers can be used to make tea, helping to relax the nerves. However, many people encounter various problems during the care process! What kind of problems? Let's take a look together with the editor!
1. Seedling Management
Orchids that we purchase are usually bare-rooted when they come into our hands. Most people choose to plant them directly in pots, which is actually the wrong approach! We should first check if the roots of the orchids are intact and if there is any dehydration in the leaves.
If you notice dehydration in the orchids, you should soak the roots and the pseudobulbous parts in an acetylsalicylic acid solution. Then, use scissors to cut off the flower buds, leaving only one spike and two flowers. Wrap the leaves with a damp towel, leaving the roots exposed. Place it on the balcony to dry for three to four hours, and remember to turn it over two or three times during the drying process.
2. Pot Selection
For pot selection, we can choose plastic pots. They are affordable, lightweight, and easy to move. They have good breathability and water drainage. They do not burn the roots in summer and are cold-resistant in winter. Before planting, make holes in the sides of the plastic pot to increase the breathability of the potting soil.
3. Plant Ingredients
The planting material for orchids must be breathable, loose, moisture-retaining, water-draining, and fertile. We can use decomposed pine bark from the mountains, which should be placed in the sun for high-temperature pest control after bringing it back. This allows the bark to absorb water thoroughly, achieving moisture retention, and has a structure that is breathable and water-draining. This method is suitable for orchids and very easy to learn.
How to cultivate orchids
When the seedling materials and pots are ready, it's time to start planting. First, take out the prepared pot and pour the planting material into one-third of it. Then place the seedling in the pot, holding it with one hand and adding the planting material with the other. When placing the seedling, be sure to avoid the roots touching the pot walls.
After planting the seedling, gently shake the pot a few times to make the planting material and roots integrate better. Then continue to add the planting material, stopping at the base of the pseudobulb, and gently lift the seedling about one centimeter to make the pseudobulb level with the rim of the pot. Finally, gently shake the pot to compact it.
Since the planting material has a high moisture content, there is no need to water for a while. Just place the orchid in a shaded and well-ventilated area. Water once after five days, and after that, water according to the "dry-wet" principle. In a well-ventilated environment, you can spray water on the back of the leaves to increase the humidity around the plant. When spraying, be sure not to spray on the leaf heart, as this can cause it to rot.
By following this method, your orchid will certainly grow more vigorously, with rapid spike growth and abundant flowers! All the steps mentioned by the editor are very important and cannot be skipped!
Above is the complete content on how to cultivate orchids and the techniques and management of orchid cultivation, for your comprehensive understanding and reference!