Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Caring for Orchids in Summer
Today, let's delve into the common pitfalls to avoid when caring for orchids during the summer, a topic within the realm of green plants and flowers. Let's explore this together.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Caring for Orchids in Summer
Due to the strong sunlight now, many people choose to move their plants indoors or place them in more shaded environments to grow. The indoor environment is relatively dim and the conditions are not ideal, which makes orchids more prone to the proliferation of diseases and pests or bacterial growth.
It is currently the dog days of summer with daily temperatures reaching over thirty degrees Celsius, and even up to thirty-five degrees. With such high temperatures and high humidity, we must avoid three pitfalls when caring for orchids. Which three pitfalls should not be stepped on?
First, avoid letting water accumulate in the pot.
Because the temperature is high during the dog days of summer, and water evaporates quickly, many gardening enthusiasts will increase the frequency and amount of watering for their orchids. When watering, we should not pour too much water to avoid water accumulating in the pot, which can easily lead to root rot.
Second, avoid applying thick fertilizer.
As summer is also a growing period for orchids, we need to fertilize them. We should apply thin fertilizer, and when using a full-nutrient liquid fertilizer, the usual ratio is one part to a thousand. Now, it can be one part to eighteen hundred. As long as we double the dilution ratio when fertilizing with water, it will not cause root burn or seedling damage.
Third, avoid environments without proper ventilation.
Because the sunlight is quite strong now, many people will move their plants indoors or place them in more shaded environments to grow. The indoor environment is relatively dim and the conditions are not ideal, which makes orchids more prone to the proliferation of diseases and pests or bacterial growth.
The above are some tips on avoiding common pitfalls when caring for orchids in summer. I hope this article can provide you with some help!