How to care for orchids
Are you curious about how to care for orchids and the daily maintenance tips for orchids? Next, the editor will introduce the related knowledge to netizens.
Today, I'm going to tell you about a plant called Cymbidium, which is a type of orchid. Orchid is a general term, while Cymbidium is a more specific one. The orchids we usually see are Mo Orchid and Jian Orchid, which have many varieties and are quite popular. The Cymbidium mentioned today is relatively rare and special among orchids.
How much do you know about the maintenance of Cymbidium? The small flower shares some knowledge about the daily maintenance of Cymbidium and how to deal with problems encountered during maintenance to prevent Cymbidium from being harmed. Of course, this method of caring for orchids is universal and is also very beneficial for other orchids in your home. The small flower hopes that everyone's orchids can grow very vigorously and the petals can fill the flower pot.
The small flower has summarized the following points about orchid maintenance based on the overall habits of orchids, including soil matrix, nutrient fertilization, sunlight duration, light length, surrounding ventilation, and potting care. Although there are many aspects, they are truly useful for orchids in our homes.
1. Cymbidium Matrix
The matrix is the key to plant growth. Whether your plant can grow vigorously depends on the soil matrix. The soil is directly connected to the plant's roots. A plant's strength also depends on the vitality of its rootlets, which brings us back to the plant's matrix.
How to care for orchids
The soil for growing orchids must be natural, fertile, and loose. Natural humus soil is best, as it is most suitable for orchid growth. Withered and decayed leaves are suitable for orchid roots to absorb, and they will slowly decompose as we water them. Such soil is the most suitable for orchid growth, especially the decomposed leaves under the trees in deep mountains and old forests.
Humus soil also has good breathability, being loose and breathable. When watering, it can quickly permeate all the soil without causing uneven growth due to uneven watering and roots not absorbing enough water. Therefore, humus soil is the most suitable and the best matrix choice for growing orchids.
2. Nutrients Required for Growth
Although the orchid plant does not grow very large, with only a few leaves, it is a plant that consumes a lot of nutrients. Like a sparrow, although small, it has all its internal organs. It does not skimp on nutrient absorption. Sufficient nutrients can make the orchid stems stronger, enhance disease and pest resistance, increase the number of flowers, and extend the flowering period of orchids.