How to Care for Orchids Properly
Today, the editor will elaborate on how to care for orchids properly, as well as the topics of orchid cultivation and the flowers and plants for decoration. The following is an introduction for you in detail.
Since ancient times, the Chinese people have loved, cultivated, praised, and painted orchids. Orchids symbolize purity and elegance and are known as the "Four Gentlemen" along with plum blossoms, bamboo, and chrysanthemums. They are the preferred choice for many flower enthusiasts to display in living rooms and decorate studies. Orchids are simple and unassuming, with evergreen leaves and flowers that emit a faint and distant fragrance, making them highly ornamental. Moreover, they are easy to cultivate. It is usually recommended to choose a high orchid pot and use humus soil. In terms of daily maintenance, just make sure to fertilize regularly during the growing and flowering periods, water on time to keep the soil moist, maintain the temperature between 16-24°C, and repot every 1-2 years. Next, we will discuss the orchid cultivation methods, including soil selection, fertilizing methods, watering methods, temperature requirements, and repotting requirements.
1. Soil Selection:
The soil for growing orchids should be loose, fertile, well-ventilated, and slightly acidic. It is recommended to use mainly humus, such as decomposed leaf soil or mountainous humus soil.
2. Fertilizing Methods:
During the growing season of orchids, you can choose a thin, decomposed cake fertilizer solution with about 15% concentration, or a 0.1% urea fertilizer solution mixed with 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer solution, applying once every 15-20 days. Before and during the flowering period, you can spray the leaves with 2-3 times of 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate or wood ash water to promote the development of roots, stems, and flowers. Note that undecomposed fertilizer should not be used to avoid root rot.
3. Watering Methods:
Watering orchids can be done according to the season, with watering once every 2-3 days during spring and autumn; summer is the peak growing season for orchids, and you can water them 1-2 times a day, also spraying a little water on the leaves to increase air humidity and promote the growth and development of the orchids. Additionally, orchids have requirements for the water used for irrigation, preferably rainwater, or tap water that has been left to stand for 2-3 days.
4. Temperature Requirements:
The optimal temperature for orchid growth is between 16-24°C. If it is in the colder winter, maintaining the room temperature around 10°C is ideal. Also, ensure good air circulation and avoid direct sunlight.
5. Repotting Requirements:
The pot for growing orchids can be chosen to be thicker at the top and thinner at the bottom, with multiple drainage holes or drainage holes set in the pot wall. Repotting should be done every 1-2 years. During repotting, you can剪去枯黄老叶 and Diseased leaves for better ventilation.
The above is the complete content on how to care for orchids properly and the methods of orchid cultivation and cultivation. Green plant enthusiasts might find it useful to refer to this.