How to care for a hanging orchid to make it more vigorous
This article introduces how to care for a hanging orchid to make it more vigorous and the cultivation methods of green plants and flowers. The details are as follows:
Hanging orchids are common indoor plants in life, usually placed on the edge of a balcony for cultivation, with certain ornamental value. To know how to care for a hanging orchid to make it more vigorous, you can follow the cultivation methods below to make it grow robustly. With good care, it can also grow lush and leafy.
【One, How to care for a hanging orchid to make it more vigorous】
<1. Control watering>
Although hanging orchids have strong drought resistance, they still rely on water, as all plants need water to grow. If the soil is dry for a long time, it may lead to the death of the plant. Therefore, special attention should be paid to controlling the amount of water. Generally, water every half a month to ensure the plant's normal growth.
<2. Regular fertilization>
Hanging orchids require a high amount of fertilizer, especially during the growing period. To make the hanging orchid grow more vigorously, more fertilizer should be applied, at least once a week. This will make the hanging orchid grow lush and leafy. Of course, when fertilizing, bone meal and eggshells can also be used as fertilizers.
<3. Regularly change soil>
The root system of a hanging orchid is quite developed, and it must be repotted every year. After the soil has been cultivated for a year, the nutrients in the soil are exhausted. If the soil is not changed, it will directly affect the normal growth of the hanging orchid. However, special attention should also be paid when repotting, making sure the soil is slightly loose, not too tight, and fertilizing at the bottom of the pot, with soil placed on top of the fertilizer to ensure the plant's normal growth.
<4. Proper pruning>
How to care for a hanging orchid to make it more vigorous
If you want the hanging orchid to grow more luxuriant, pruning is an essential step. When cultivating a hanging orchid, various problems may arise, such as yellowing leaves or rotting leaf tips, which require pruning. Also, after pruning, more fertilization is needed to maintain the healthy growth of the hanging orchid.
<5. Cultivation environment>
Hanging orchids prefer a semi-shaded environment. In autumn, strong sunlight should be avoided. The intense autumn sun requires 50% to 70% of the sunlight to be blocked during the day, otherwise, it will cause the leaf tips to dry out, especially the flowering varieties, which are more sensitive to strong sunlight. Golden edge hanging orchids grow more beautifully in low light, with more distinct yellow edges and brighter leaves.
【Two, Cultivation methods of hanging orchids】
Hanging orchids have strong adaptability. When caring for wedding orchids, you only need to control the amount of watering, ensuring no water accumulates in the pot. Additionally, avoid direct sunlight in the summer to prevent burns and increase lighting in the winter to prevent frostbite. If enthusiasts want to improve the flowering rate of wedding orchids, special attention should be paid to water control issues.