Key points for orchid maintenance Key points for succulent plant maintenance Comparison of difficulty in maintaining orchids and succulent plants Among many ornamental plants, orchids and succulent plants are loved by many plant lovers because of their unique charm and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Orchids or succulent plants are easier to maintain? This article will provide you with a detailed analysis and help you find the right way to maintain plants. Key points of orchid maintenance Orchids are known as the "gentleman among flowers". Their elegant temperament and unique flower shape have attracted countless flower friends. The maintenance of orchids is relatively complex and requires a certain amount of patience and skill.
1. Light: Orchids prefer semi-cloudy, so direct sunlight should be avoided to avoid sunburn the leaves.
2. Moisture: Orchids should not be watered too much, just keep the soil slightly moist.
3. Temperature: The suitable temperature for orchid growth is between 15-25℃, avoiding high and low temperatures.
4. Fertilizer: Orchids need to be regularly applied with special fertilizer for orchids to ensure balanced nutrition. Key points to the maintenance of succulent plants Succulent plants have become one of the popular plants in recent years because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics.
1. Light: Succulent plants like sufficient sunshine, but need to avoid direct sunlight to avoid sunburn their leaves.
2. Moisture: Succulent plants are drought-tolerant, and watering should follow the principle of "better dry than wet" to keep the soil slightly dry.
3. Temperature: The suitable temperature for the growth of succulent plants is between 10-30℃, which is cold and heat resistant.
4. Fertilizer: Appropriate amounts of fertilizer can be applied to promote growth when succulent plants are growing vigorously. Comparison of difficulty in maintaining orchids and succulent plants 1. Skills requirements: Orchid maintenance requires certain skills, such as control of light, moisture, temperature and fertilizer, while succulent plants are relatively simple, as long as you master the basic maintenance points.
2. Maintenance time: Orchids have a long maintenance period and require patience and care, while succulent plants are relatively short and suitable for busy office workers.
3. Survival rate: Succulent plants have a high survival rate and tenacious vitality. The survival rate of orchids is relatively low and require certain maintenance experience.
On the whole, succulent plants are less difficult to maintain than orchids and are more suitable for novice maintenance. If you have enough patience and experience, you can also try to maintain orchids. When purchasing plants, according to your own living environment and interests, you can choose the plants that suit you, and you can better enjoy the beauty brought by plants.
References: "China Flower News":"Orchids and Succulent Plant Conservation Skills", 2019.
"Plant Conservation Complete Book", China Forestry Press, 2018.