How to care for orchids in summer
Let me tell you about how to care for orchids in summer and the cultivation methods and knowledge about watering plants in summer. Next, the site editor will introduce the netizens.
It has entered the hot summer, and it is very easy to have problems when raising orchids. Orchids kept outdoors are prone to difficulties due to the high temperature, stuffiness, lack of ventilation, and dry air humidity in summer. We must provide proper shading for orchids in summer, using shade nets to block 50% of the sunlight or placing them under trees to keep the potting soil moist. It is essential to ensure good ventilation, and also to increase the air humidity to keep the leaves growing well in summer without drying or leaf spots.
The four points mentioned earlier are relatively easy to control, except for increasing humidity. Some orchid enthusiasts choose to place a water basin to increase air humidity by placing the entire pot inside it. Since water evaporates quickly in high summer temperatures, the humidity rising to the orchid leaves can effectively increase the humidity of the orchid growing environment. This method is feasible, but it must be done with caution.
Firstly, we can place water in a basin and put the orchid pot inside it, but remember to keep the water level from covering the bottom of the orchid pot, otherwise, the roots at the bottom of the pot may rot due to high temperature and stuffiness. We can choose to plant orchids in high pots, ensuring that the water surface does not touch the bottom hole of the pot, which allows for some ventilation, and the water in the pot increases the air humidity. If you haven't used a high pot, you can place a brick under the pot and then add water, ensuring the water level does not exceed the brick. This method effectively increases the air humidity for orchids, allowing them to grow well in a humid environment without issues during hot and stuffy weather, and without leaf drying or spots.
Another method is to sprinkle water on the ground every day to increase air humidity and also cool down the temperature. This is also a feasible method. In hot and stuffy summer conditions, avoid sprinkling water on the leaves, as it can easily cause spots or even rotting leaves. If the water temperature is low, it can cause spots on the leaves. Improper watering can lead to rotting leaves or even root rot. Therefore, the first two methods are sufficient to increase humidity. If you are growing orchids indoors, you can also use the water basin method, but make sure to ensure good ventilation by opening windows or using a fan. Regularly using a fan for a few hours a day can increase air circulation and prevent root rot.
How to care for orchids in summer
This is a small tip for increasing air humidity for orchids in summer. If you learn it, you can take good care of your orchids. My orchids are all kept under the shelves, which provide shading, and each pot is propped up with bricks, with the ground fully wetted to maintain humidity and ensure good ventilation. This allows them to grow continuously, and several of my orchids have even bloomed with flower buds. It is not difficult to care for orchids in summer, as most orchids will form flower buds in summer and grow them in autumn. The flower buds will emerge directly from the soil, so it is advisable to fertilize them in summer, sprinkle high-phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on the surface of the potting soil, and water with potassium dihydrogen phosphate once a month to effectively promote bud differentiation and ensure good ventilation. In summer, the potting soil should be kept slightly moist but not too wet, making it possible for beginners to grow orchids well.
The above introduction on how to care for orchids in summer and the specific methods for cultivating and watering orchids in summer by Green Enthusiast Network [www.lvzhimi.com] is provided for netizens to refer to and learn from.