How to plant and care for orchids
Today, let's introduce the knowledge about orchid planting, care, and the complete guide to orchid cultivation in the field of green plants and flowers. Let's take a look together!
Today, I'm going to tell you about a plant called Cymbidium, which is a type of orchid. Orchid is a general term, while Cymbidium is a specific name. The orchids we usually see are Cattleya and Cymbidium, which have many varieties and are quite popular. The Cymbidium mentioned today is relatively rare and a special type of orchid.
How much do you know about the care of Cymbidium? Here, I will share some tips about the daily care of Cymbidium and how to deal with problems encountered during the care process to prevent damage to the plant. Of course, this method of growing orchids is universal and can also be beneficial for other orchids in your home. I hope your orchids can grow vigorously and fill the pots with flowers.
Based on the overall habits of orchids, I have summarized the following points about orchid care, including soil substrates, nutrient fertilization, sunlight exposure, lighting duration, ventilation environment, and potting care. Although there are many aspects, they are truly useful for the orchids in our homes.
1. Cymbidium Substrate
The substrate is the key to plant growth. Whether your plant can grow vigorously depends on the soil substrate, which is directly connected to the plant's roots. The robustness of the plant depends on the vitality of its rootlets, which brings us back to the substrate.
How to plant and care for orchids
The soil for growing orchids must be natural, fertile, and loose. Natural humus soil is best suited for orchid growth. Decomposed leaves are suitable for orchid root absorption and will gradually decompose as we water, making this type of soil the most suitable for orchid growth, especially the decomposed leaves under the trees in deep mountains and old forests.
Humus soil also has good breathability, being loose and well-ventilated. When watering, it can quickly soak through the entire soil, preventing uneven growth due to uneven water absorption by the roots. Therefore, humus soil is the most suitable and best substrate choice for growing orchids.
2. Nutrients Required for Growth
Although the orchid plant may not be large, with only a few leaves, it is a plant that consumes a lot of nutrients. Like a sparrow, although small, it has all its internal organs. It requires a lot of nutrient absorption to make the orchid stems stronger. At the same time, sufficient nutrients can enhance the plant's resistance to diseases and pests, promote the number of flowers, and extend the blooming period of orchids.