How to Cultivate Orchids
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Since ancient times, the Chinese people have loved, cultivated, extolled, and painted orchids. Orchids symbolize purity and elegance, and are often referred to as one of the "Four Gentlemen" along with plum blossoms, bamboo, and chrysanthemums. They are a favorite choice for decorating living rooms and study rooms. Orchids are simple and unadorned, with evergreen leaves and fragrant flowers that have high ornamental value. Moreover, they are easy to cultivate. It is usually recommended to use a tall 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 in terms of soil selection, fertilizing methods, watering methods, temperature requirements, and repotting requirements.
I. Soil Selection:
The soil for cultivating orchids should be loose, fertile, well-ventilated, and slightly acidic, preferably dominated by humus, such as decomposed leaf soil or mountain humus soil.
II. Fertilizing Methods:
During the growing period of orchids, you can choose a thin solution of 15% decomposed cake fertilizer or a 0.1% urea fertilizer solution mixed with 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, applied once every 15-20 days; before and during the flowering period, you can spray the leaves with 2-3 times of 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate or wood ash water to promote the development of roots, stems, and flowers. Note that uncomposted fertilizer should not be used to avoid root rot.
III. Watering Methods:
Watering orchids can be done according to the season, with watering every 2-3 days in spring and autumn; in summer, which is the peak growing season for orchids, water them 1-2 times a day, and also spray a little water on the leaves to increase air humidity and promote the growth and development of the orchids. Additionally, orchids have specific requirements for the water used for irrigation, preferably rainwater, or if using tap water, it should be left to stand for 2-3 days before use.
IV. Temperature Requirements:
The suitable growing temperature for orchids is 16-24°C. If it is in the colder winter, the room temperature should be maintained at around 10°C. Also, ensure good air circulation and avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
V. Repotting Requirements:
The pot for cultivating orchids should be top-heavy and bottom-light, with multiple drainage holes or a pot wall with drainage holes. Repot every 1-2 years, and during repotting, remove any withered, yellow, or diseased leaves to facilitate ventilation.
The above sharing on how to cultivate orchids and the specific introduction of orchid cultivation techniques, I hope it brings some floral knowledge to orchid enthusiasts.