How to Care for Orchids - Compilation of Experiences (2)

How to Care for Orchids - A Collection of ExperiencesToday, we bring you some experiences with the orchid plant from the Orchidaceae family. How to Care for Orchids - A Collection of Experiences is sure to be helpful to you. Let's explore together!Three, EnvironmentOrchid cultivation is a systematic project, and the orchid cultivation site is the foundation of the system, playing a very important role. Most orchid enthusiasts cultivate orchids on their own balconies and indoor spaces, adapting to the local conditions. Compared to the place where orchids grow in the mountains, the orchid cultivation sites on balconies and indoors generally lack earthiness and dew, have higher nighttime temperatures, and lower humidity. Due to different regions and locations, the conditions of orchid cultivation sites on balconies and indoors are also different, with some having more sun, some having less sun, some having strong winds, and some having little wind, etc. Once the orchid cultivation site is selected, it is necessary to clearly understand the shortcomings of the site, and only by facing these shortcomings can we make up for and change them through orchid pots, planting materials, management methods, etc. Keep the orchid cultivation site clean.SunlightAll things grow with the sun, and although orchids are shade-loving plants, they also like sunlight. Sunlight can provide nutrients for orchids and can kill bacteria and sterilize, which is an important factor for strong growth. When conditions permit, try to expose them to more sunlight. Orchids cultivated under sufficient sunlight have shorter, thicker, and yellower leaves, which are healthy and strong. The flowers have thick petals, fine and smooth texture, and bright colors. When people feel hot or uncomfortable in the sun, it's time to shade them.TemperatureTemperature is an important factor affecting the growth of orchids. Orchids grow slowly at low temperatures, the lower the temperature, the slower the growth, until they enter a dormant state. When the temperature is suitable for orchid growth, the orchids begin to grow, and the higher the temperature, the more vigorous the growth. At high temperatures, the growth is slow again, and the higher the temperature, the slower the growth, until they enter a dormant state. Naturally growing or cultivated orchids mostly stay in the slow growth period, with less time in the vigorous growth period. The suitable temperature period for low temperatures, high temperatures, and normal temperatures is not fixed, but varies according to the characteristics and strength of the orchids. Orchids grow under constantly changing temperatures, and the temperature difference produced by the changing temperatures is an important factor affecting the strength of orchids. The growth of orchids is related to temperature, and the consumption of orchids is also related to temperature. The higher the temperature, the greater the consumption. To make orchids strong, while increasing the supply of nutrients, we must reduce the consumption of orchids. The simplest and most effective way is to lower the nighttime temperature and increase the temperature difference. The temperature in closed balconies and indoors is generally high at night, so special attention should be paid to lowering the nighttime temperature and increasing the temperature difference. People's health regimen emphasizes keeping warm in spring and freezing in autumn. In fact, orchids are the same. They also need to keep warm in spring and freeze in autumn to allow the orchids to adapt to temperature changes and enhance their resistance. The reason for not watering in spring is also related to this. The resistance of orchids to high temperatures and cold temperatures is related to the strength of orchids and the temperature difference. The stronger the orchids, the better their resistance. The greater the temperature difference, the better the resistance of orchids is expressed.HumidityOrchids can grow normally in different humidity environments, and their requirements for humidity are also relaxed and casual. Humidity changes with temperature and ventilation, with high temperature and strong ventilation leading to low humidity. In the natural environment of Jiangnan, the humidity can meet the growth needs of orchids, so there is no need to spend too much time on humidity. One thing to note is that it's not suitable to have high temperatures and high humidity. If you need to increase humidity, it's best to do so at night, which not only simulates nature but also lowers the temperature and increases the temperature difference.VentilationAncient people attached great importance to ventilation, calling it the first principle of orchid cultivation. Ventilation plays a role in regulating dryness and humidity, regulating temperature, and the power of nutrient exchange in orchid cultivation. Ventilation is divided into pot ventilation and environmental ventilation. Pot ventilation mainly involves choosing good orchid pots and planting materials, and managing the orchid pots so that they are not always wet. Environmental ventilation mainly utilizes natural wind, tries to open windows and doors as much as possible, creates temperature differences, and allows air to circulate, using fans, etc. Strong winds and cold winds in natural wind should be avoided.Arr