Basic Knowledge for兰花 Beginners on How to Care for Orchids
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Basic Knowledge for兰花 Beginners on How to Care for Orchids
As the saying goes: "Life depends on water, and growth depends on fertilizer." The same is true for caring for orchids, especially when the orchid leaf buds emerge from the soil and enter the peak period of nutritional growth. More buds mean a higher demand for nutrients. If the nutrients (G-Y) are insufficient, it is bound to result in weak seedlings. Therefore, it is very important to properly fertilize orchids in a timely and moderate manner. Orchids do not like heavy fertilization; it is better to apply "thin and light" fertilization.
① First, choose suitable orchid growing medium
"First care for the roots, then the orchid seedlings will thrive." Choosing a cultivation medium suitable for orchid growth and development is a key factor in nurturing healthy roots. This is one of the essential skills for orchid care.
Orchids cannot grow without a suitable environment, which mainly refers to the potting medium. In this small environment, it must meet the basic needs of orchid growth: loose and breathable, fertile and drainable.
So, how to choose good growing medium?
The key points lie in the following two aspects: choosing the growing medium based on orchids' dislike for moisture and avoiding waterlogging. Different growing mediums have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it is necessary to capitalize on their strengths and overcome their shortcomings and deficiencies.
Overall, it should meet the criteria of "slightly acidic, nutrient-containing, breathable, water-filtering, moisturizing, nutrient-retaining, and clean," which amount to 14 characters.
② Secondly, master the basic skills of watering orchids
Proper water management is beneficial for the respiratory function of orchid roots, not only allowing the orchids to produce more seedlings but also promoting healthy growth of the seedlings. As the saying goes: "Understanding orchid care is easy, but mastering watering takes three years of practice."
It is evident that watering is the primary fundamental skill in caring for orchids.
The main sources of water supply for orchids are two: one is through the roots absorbing water from the growing medium, which is transported upwards to the entire orchid plant; the other is through the leaves absorbing moisture from the air.
The ancients said: Orchids "love humidity but fear dampness, love dryness but fear dryness." Watering should be based on the growth of the orchid plant, the moisture retention of the pot and medium, as well as the air humidity, temperature, and sunlight conditions, making a comprehensive judgment.
③ Thirdly, provide appropriate orchid fertilizer
As the saying goes: "Life depends on water, and growth depends on fertilizer." The same is true for caring for orchids, especially when the orchid leaf buds emerge from the soil and enter the peak period of nutritional growth. More buds mean a higher demand for nutrients.
If the nutrients (G-Y) are insufficient, it is bound to result in weak seedlings. Therefore, timely and moderate top dressing for orchids is a very important basic skill. Orchids do not like heavy fertilization; it is more suitable to apply "thin and light" fertilization.
In summary, to care for orchids well, in addition to mastering the above three main fundamental skills, it is also necessary to provide suitable temperature, light, humidity, and ventilation conditions for orchid growth. Only in this way can orchids grow strong, produce good seedlings, and bloom with a pleasant fragrance for appreciation.
The detailed introduction of the basic knowledge on how兰花 beginners should care for orchids provided above is for netizens to refer to and learn from.