How to Cultivate Orchids
The editor answers for netizens on how to cultivate orchids and provides detailed knowledge on orchid care and management. Next, the editor will introduce.
Since ancient times, the Chinese people have loved, cultivated, extolled, and painted orchids. Orchids symbolize purity and elegance and are known as one of the "Four Gentlemen" together with plum blossoms, bamboo, and chrysanthemums. They are a popular choice for decorating living rooms and study rooms. Orchids are simple and unassuming, with evergreen leaves and fragrant flowers that have high ornamental value. Moreover, they are easy to cultivate. It is usually recommended to use a high orchid pot and humus soil. For daily care, just fertilize regularly during the growing and flowering periods, water on time to keep the soil moist, maintain a temperature of 16-24°C, and repot every 1-2 years. Next, we will discuss the cultivation methods of orchids, including soil selection, fertilizing methods, watering methods, temperature requirements, and repotting requirements.
1. Soil Selection:
The soil for cultivating orchids should be loose, fertile, well-ventilated, and slightly acidic. It is recommended to use humus-based soil, such as decomposed leaf soil or mountainous humus soil.
2. Fertilizing Methods:
During the growing period of orchids, you can choose a thin solution of 15% decomposed cake fertilizer or a mixture of 0.1% urea fertilizer and 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer, applied every 15-20 days; before and during the flowering period, you can spray the leaves 2-3 times with 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate or wood ash water to promote the development of roots, stems, and flowers. Note that raw fertilizer should not be used to avoid root rot.
3. Watering Methods:
Watering orchids can be done according to the season, with watering every 2-3 days during spring and autumn; in summer, which is the peak growing season for orchids, water can be applied 1-2 times a day, and a little water can be sprayed on the leaves to increase air humidity and promote the growth and development of the orchids. Additionally, orchids have requirements for the water used for irrigation, preferably rainwater, or tap water that has been set aside for 2-3 days.
4. Temperature Requirements:
The suitable temperature for orchid growth is 16-24°C. In lower temperatures during winter, it is best to maintain a room temperature of around 10°C. Ensure good air circulation and avoid direct sunlight on the orchids.
5. Repotting Requirements:
The pot for cultivating orchids can be chosen with a thick top and thin bottom, having multiple drainage holes or with drainage holes on the pot wall. Repotting should be done every 1-2 years. During repotting, you can剪去枯黄老叶 and remove diseased leaves for better ventilation.
The introduction and detailed explanation of orchid cultivation and management mentioned above hope to be enjoyed by everyone!