How to Plant Orchids Tutorial
Do you know about these? This tutorial on how to plant orchids and the explanation of the correct methods for growing orchids in the field of green plants and flowers is introduced in detail for you below.
Orchids are one of the top ten famous flowers in our country and are loved by many. In the eyes of people throughout the ages, orchids have been a symbol of nobility and elegance! Growing orchids can cultivate one's character, serve as decorative ornamentals, absorb formaldehyde and carbon monoxide from the air, and release oxygen to make our indoor air fresher! Moreover, the flowers of orchids can be used to make tea, which can help relax our nerves. However, many people encounter various problems during the care process! What kind of problems? Let's take a look with Xiao Hua!
1. Root Inspection
The orchids we buy in daily life are usually bare-rooted when they come into our hands. Most people tend to plant them directly into pots, but this is actually the wrong approach! We should first check if the orchid roots are intact and whether the leaves show signs of dehydration.
If you find that the orchid is dehydrated, you should soak the roots and the pseudobulb area in an acetylsalicylic acid solution. Then, cut off the flower spikes, leaving only one spike and two flowers, and wrap the leaves with a damp towel, exposing the roots. Place it on the balcony to dry for three to four hours, making sure to turn it over two or three times during the drying process.
2. Choosing a Pot
For pots, we can choose plastic ones. They are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to move. They have good breathability and drainage, do not burn the roots in summer, and are cold-resistant in winter. Before planting, make a few holes in the sides of the plastic pot to increase the breathability of the potting soil.
3. Planting Materials
The planting material for orchids must be breathable, loose, moisture-retaining, well-draining, and fertile. You can use decomposed pine bark from the mountains, then place it in the sun for high-temperature pest control. This allows the bark to absorb enough moisture to achieve moisture retention, and its structure is also breathable and well-draining, making this method both suitable for orchids and easy to learn.
How to Plant Orchids Tutorial
When the planting material and pot are ready, it's time to start planting. First, take out the prepared pot, then pour the planting material into one-third of the pot, place the orchid seedling in the pot, hold the seedling with one hand, and pour the planting material with the other. When placing the seedling, be sure to avoid the roots touching the pot wall.
After planting the seedling, gently shake the pot a few times to allow the planting material to mix well with the roots. Then, continue to add planting material until it reaches the base of the pseudobulb, gently lift the seedling about one centimeter to make the pseudobulb level with the pot edge, and then gently shake the pot to compact it.
Since the planting material has a high moisture content, there is no need to water for a while; just place the orchid in a cool and well-ventilated area for care. Water once after five days, and after that, water according to the "dry and wet" principle. In a well-ventilated environment, you can spray water on the back of the leaves to increase the humidity around the plant. When spraying, be careful not to spray on the leaf heart, as this can cause it to rot.
Using this method, your orchid will definitely grow more vigorous, with faster shooting and more flowers! All the steps mentioned by Xiao Hua are very important and cannot be omitted! Follow Xiao Hua to learn more care tips.
The above introduction on how to plant orchids and understand the correct methods for growing orchids is provided for everyone to learn and understand!