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How to grow orchids

Marie Schrader
2020-08-31 11:00:03
Orchids have been regarded as the embodiment of righteousness since ancient times. Many people will also raise a pot of orchids at home. But it's not easy to raise a pot of orchids. Let's have a look!

The growing environment of orchids

Growth habits of orchids

To know how to raise orchids, we need to know the growth habits of orchids. Orchids like Yin and Yang, afraid of direct sunlight, like wet, avoid dry. The temperature of growth should be between 18 ℃ and 30 ℃, like the air circulation environment.

The distribution range of orchids

Orchids are distributed all over the country, but the number of orchids decreases from south to north. In China, Yunnan, Sichuan and Taiwan have the most species of orchids.

Except for Ningxia, Qinghai and Xinjiang in North China, Northeast China and Northwest China, there are different kinds of orchids in each province. Generally speaking, the epiphytic orchids are mostly found in temperate and subtropical areas, such as Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, etc.; the epiphytic orchids are mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas, such as Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan, etc.

The growing environment of orchids

Culture method of orchid

Basin soil selection

As for the flowerpot, in principle, it is necessary to choose the flowerpot that is loose, breathable and conducive to drainage. Plastic basin, clay basin, bamboo basin, pottery basin, purple sand basin, etc. can be used. At present, there are special flower pots for orchid cultivation on the market. In terms of soil, it is also required to have good air permeability and drainage. Generally, it is a mixture of several media, such as small stone, bark, coconut shell, bark, slag, etc., or a mixture of humus and peat soil.

Watering skills

Orchids have better water storage capacity and less water consumption, so they are more drought resistant. But the water demand of orchids is relatively large when they grow. Watering needs to be adjusted according to the environment and growth conditions of orchids.

When the temperature is high, the evaporation is large. At this time, more water is needed. But if the temperature is low, less water is needed. Secondly, it's the light. It's natural to water when there's plenty of sunshine. In addition, because the orchid is rain and fear of scribble, like run and fear of wet. When the weather changes, we should follow the method of more watering in sunny days, less watering in cloudy days and no watering in rainy days.

Basically, watering is to adhere to the principle of watering thoroughly, watering frequently, but to ensure that the basin soil does not accumulate water.

Fertilization techniques

Fertilization is very important for the growth of plants. For orchids, there are many fertilizers that can be selected. Mature farmyard manure or special flower manure are good choices. But orchid fertilization should follow the principle of thin application and frequent application of fertilizer. Basically, thin liquid fertilizer should be applied every 10-15 days, and foliar fertilizer should be applied from time to time.

Light and temperature

Orchid is a shade loving plant, which is more afraid of the sun, but the light is also essential for its growth.

In winter, orchids need plenty of sunshine. In the summer with strong light, you need to shade the orchids. In the middle of the day, the sunshine in the morning is the best for orchids, because at this time, the light is soft and won't burn orchids, which is also more conducive to the photosynthesis of orchids. So you can direct sunlight before 7 o'clock in summer, and then you need to block it.

In the actual operation of orchid planting, according to the requirements of orchid for light, adjust the light.

The best growth temperature of orchid is 18 ~ 30 ℃, above 35 ℃, below 5 ℃, the growth of orchid will be slower. So orchids should be put indoors in winter.

The growing environment of orchids

Notes on Orchid Culture

trim

In the process of orchid growth, there are rotten leaves, yellow leaves or diseased roots and rotten roots. The orchid needs to be pruned. After the orchid blooms, the flower stems and old stems should also be pruned to make the orchid grow healthily. When pruning orchids, pay attention not to cause damage, so as to avoid the loss.

aeration

Ventilation is an important point of orchid growth management, which can make orchid grow healthily and reduce the breeding of diseases and pests. When planting orchids, we should try our best to choose a spacious and higher place, which is conducive to ventilation. If you are in a closed room, you should always open windows for ventilation, and pay attention to the indoor plants can not be too dense.

Pests and diseases

Diseases and insect pests will bring harm and danger to the growth of orchids. We should pay attention to the growth of orchids, observe whether they suffer from diseases and insect pests, and timely find and treat them.

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FAQ of orchid maintenance

1.

Great gods help to point out, what can we do?

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The answer of Xiaobian

It may be caused by too much water or sun with water. Pay attention to watering, and keep out rain in rainy days.

2.

I haven't seen it for two days. That's it. Be dying? Is there any other way?

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The answer of Xiaobian

This is rotten root. First, cool and dry, then use the plant material with good air permeability, water a small amount of water, and put it in a cool place for maintenance.

3. The problem of green silk

Great gods, how to treat it?

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The answer of Xiaobian

This is the orchid got black spot, you can use special orchid medicine for treatment. You can see if there is any problem with the root. Cut off the black root.

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