Orchids are hailed as the gentleman among flowers, so how should you grow them to keep them thriving?

Orchids are one of the four gentlemen among Chinese flowers. Many literati and poets like to grow a pot of them at home. So how can you grow orchids well? Now let Tuliu.com's editor introduce you to how to grow orchids~

1. Soil selection

To grow orchids, humus soil should be used as the main soil; in the southern regions, the humus soil from the places of origin is called orchid mud

2. Water and fertilizer management

1. Fertilizing

(1) First, when preparing the ground, we should apply some base fertilizer. Make sure the soil is fertile. Then topdress the orchids during their growth period.

(2) In the process of growing orchids, the soil should be changed once a year. During the peak growing season, apply a little less fertilizer. Pay attention to the proper timing of fertilizer application; during the growing period, fertilizer should be applied once every 15 days or more. Then, from before flowering to the flowering period, we can spray some plant ash water on the leaves to promote the development of the orchid's roots, stems and leaves. Because orchids have fleshy roots, you must not directly apply unrotted fertilizer, as it will burn the roots, causing root rot or death.

2. Watering

(1) Watering orchids depends on the growth situation and the local temperature and climate. Try to keep the soil moist without waterlogging. Do not water too much or too little, and make sure it is not dry in autumn and not wet in winter

(2) In winter the temperature is relatively low, and orchids enter a dormant state. At this time, watering should be controlled; generally watering once a week is enough. If it is a Cymbidium sinense that blooms in winter, then it needs more water.

(3) In spring and autumn, water once every 3 days. In summer the temperature is relatively high, which is a high-temperature season, and it is also the period of vigorous growth for orchids, so watering should be increased at this time, watering once or twice a day. When watering, be careful not to get water on the leaves, as black spots will appear, and if the ornamental effect is affected, it will not look good

(4) During the growth period of orchids, often sprinkle water on the leaves and also sprinkle water on the surrounding ground to reduce the dryness of the air, so that orchids can grow and develop better. For the water used to water orchids, it is best to use rainwater or river water. Friends who often grow flowers all know that tap water cannot be used directly to water flowers; it should be drawn in advance and left to stand for a few days before use.

4. Temperature requirements for orchids

1. In the north, potted orchids should be moved indoors after Frost's Descent when the temperature drops to 5 degrees. Just after the beginning of winter, open the windows often to let them breathe. In winter the indoor temperature should best be kept at around 15 degrees. After Grain Rain, they can be moved outdoors for care

2. The most suitable growing temperature for orchids is best kept between 15 and 26 degrees. In winter the weather is relatively cold, and the indoor temperature requirements are also relatively lower: daytime temperature at 10-15 degrees, nighttime temperature above 5 degrees. When growing orchids, neither the temperature nor the humidity should be too high. In the high-temperature summer season, the temperature for growing orchids must not exceed 30 degrees.

Alright, the above is Tuliu.com's editor's guide on how to grow orchids. I hope everyone likes it, and we will see you next time.