How to Cultivate Spring Orchids
The editor introduces how to cultivate spring orchids and the green plant flower cultivation and management of spring orchids, with specific content as follows:
Some people say that orchids are difficult to grow, impossible to keep alive, and a waste of money. In fact, orchids are not difficult to grow once you master the techniques. Some people only like orchids and have dozens of pots at home, all of which are thriving. Therefore, the problem of not being able to grow orchids well does not lie in the orchids themselves but rather in the incorrect care methods. Spring is a good time for orchids to grow, and to cultivate orchids, one must learn "4 changes," which will result in more and healthier seedlings.
Change Ventilation
In winter, the weather is cold, and we all keep our windows and doors closed to prevent orchids from freezing. Even with good indoor temperature and lighting, orchids struggle to grow well in a poorly ventilated environment. Orchids prefer an environment with good ventilation and high air quality, and in a closed space with poor air quality, their growth rate will be slower.
As spring temperatures rise, "wildfires cannot be extinguished, and the spring breeze brings new life," we should open doors and windows more often to ventilate and let in fresh air. With the warm spring breeze, orchids' metabolism speeds up, photosynthesis becomes more efficient, and their growth rate surges. Orchids that are well-ventilated in spring tend to produce new seedlings earlier and have better growth and stronger seedlings. Those without good ventilation may have their new seedlings grow slowly or occasionally, looking unhealthy and weak.
In March, as temperatures rise, orchids in southern regions can be gradually moved outdoors for care. Outdoor cultivation eliminates the problem of poor ventilation. Orchids in northern regions should not be moved outdoors too quickly, as a sudden spring cold snap could still cause frostbite or death. It's best to wait until after Qingming Festival to move orchids outdoors in the north. By then, the day-night temperature difference is smaller, the risk of a spring cold snap is low, and the temperature is stable, making it safer for orchids to be moved outdoors.
How to Cultivate Spring Orchids
Change Watering
In winter, when temperatures are low, watering orchids should be done with a longer interval between waterings to avoid root rot or frostbite from overly wet growing medium. Additionally, it's preferable to water orchids during the middle of the day when sunlight is good, as this allows for better absorption with less risk. In spring, when temperatures rise, watering orchids needs to change.
Firstly, change the watering frequency. As spring temperatures rise, orchid roots become more active, and their water demand increases, so the watering frequency should be higher, keeping the growing medium slightly moist. Also, the high temperatures in spring increase water evaporation compared to winter. If orchids are watered too strictly in spring, leading to insufficient water supply, their growth will be poor, they will not easily produce new seedlings, and their leaves will look dull and lackluster. Some orchid enthusiasts have experienced root cavitation due to late watering, severely affecting growth.
Secondly, change the watering time. In spring, when temperatures rise, it's best to water orchids in the morning rather than at noon. The morning light is gentle and the temperature is not too low, allowing orchids to absorb water well after watering. If you continue to water orchids at noon, the pot may become humid and affect growth. By the end of spring and the beginning of summer, watering can be gradually moved to the evening. In other words, watering orchids is a process of change, with different times and frequencies chosen for different seasons to benefit orchid growth.