Avoid These Pitfalls in the Care of Orchids
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Avoid These Pitfalls in the Care of Orchids
As it continuously sprouts new buds and grows new roots, this indicates that the plant has a strong absorption capacity and requires a large amount of nutrients for consumption. Therefore, when watering and fertilizing, we need to increase the amount to meet the production needs.
In the late spring, orchids grow very fast, continuously sprouting new buds and growing new roots. It is very crucial to take care of them at this time. Today, I will share with you the three pitfalls to avoid during this period to ensure the new buds grow robustly.
The first is nutrients.
As it continuously sprouts new buds and grows new roots, this indicates that the plant has a strong absorption capacity and requires a large amount of nutrients for consumption. Therefore, when watering and fertilizing, we need to increase the amount to meet the production needs.
Usually, we combine short-term and long-term fertilizers, most commonly using something like this magic fertilizer, which is a high-phosphorus fertilizer with significant effects. It is a great boon for新手 or those with limited experience.
Why? Because its nutrient strength is long-lasting and gentle. Unlike slow-release fertilizers, magic fertilizers are not water-soluble. However, when the plant roots come into contact with the fertilizer, they secrete organic acids, which then release nutrients.
Slow-release fertilizers need to come into contact with water to release nutrients, which can easily cause fertilizer damage. With magic fertilizers, even if they come into contact with water, they only release nutrients when the plant needs them, ensuring the potting soil has sufficient nutrients without releasing them excessively.
Therefore, it is very suitable for新手 orchid enthusiasts, and as a long-term fertilizer, we combine it with short-term fertilizers, usually using this special orchid nutrient solution, applied once every ten days, which can meet the growth needs of orchids without causing fertilizer damage.
The second is lighting.
I've shared with you before that in early spring, we need to increase lighting and expose the orchids to the sun to enhance their resistance and disease-fighting abilities. Photosynthesis will make the leaves grow lush and green. However, due to strong sunlight, we must provide shade to prevent sunburn.
The third is water.
When it sprouts new buds, it requires a large amount of water. We water the orchids by choosing the right time, usually around 8 a.m. or 4 p.m., which is very suitable. At this time, the orchid's leaf stomata are open, and we can directly spray water mist on them, allowing them to absorb the moisture directly.
The above sharing of avoiding pitfalls in the orchid care process and the small experiences of green plant flowers can bring help to you in life!