What to do if the new orchid seedlings are smaller than the old ones
Let's share some related content about what to do if the new orchid seedlings are smaller than the old ones in the aspect of green plants. Please see the detailed introduction below.
What to do if the new orchid seedlings are smaller than the old ones
The first reason is that improper fertilization during our maintenance process leads to this situation, and improper fertilization is mainly caused by using too much phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Insufficient nitrogen fertilizer will make the plants relatively shorter. Therefore, during the stage of new orchid seedlings, it is necessary to supplement fertilizers with higher nitrogen content in time.
If the orchid plant is strong and healthy, the new seedlings will become stronger as they grow, and they are generally more robust than the old ones. If the new seedlings are weaker than the old ones during our maintenance, what are the reasons? Actually, there are mainly three reasons.
1. Fertilization
The first reason is that improper fertilization during our maintenance process leads to this situation, and improper fertilization is mainly caused by using too much phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Insufficient nitrogen fertilizer will make the plants relatively shorter. Therefore, during the stage of new orchid seedlings, it is necessary to supplement fertilizers with higher nitrogen content in time.
For fertilization, we can use this special orchid organic nutrient solution, which is suitable for orchids and should be used during the growth stage, which is the stage of new buds and leaves.
2. Light
The second reason is that during the maintenance process, many orchid enthusiasts may think that shade promotes leaf growth and sun promotes flower growth. Therefore, many enthusiasts do not expose their orchids to sunlight in order to keep them healthy. Insufficient light leads to very little accumulation of photosynthetic products, and the plant growth will be very weak.
If you want your orchid seedlings to grow strong, you must give them sufficient scattered light. In addition to providing scattered light, you can also spray some EM bacteria concentrate on the leaves. Spraying EM bacteria concentrate can enhance the plant's photosynthesis, allowing it to accumulate more photosynthetic products, which is more beneficial for the growth and robustness of your new seedlings. This is the second reason.
3. Watering
The third reason is that we overwater the potting soil. If we keep the potting soil in a very moist state for a long time, the roots of the new seedlings, which are relatively weak, can easily become waterlogged and rot, which will affect the growth of the entire plant. This is why the new orchid seedlings are smaller than the old ones.
The three reasons for the new seedlings being smaller and shorter than the old ones are that during the maintenance process, we must provide them with sufficient scattered light, keep the potting soil slightly moist, and supplement fertilizers in time. When supplementing fertilizers, nitrogen fertilizers should not be missing.
The above is a specific introduction to what to do if the new orchid seedlings are smaller than the old ones, hoping to bring some flower knowledge to orchid enthusiasts.