How to grow orchids, and can they be placed outdoors on rainy days?

Orchids can also be called Chinese orchids, spring orchids, mountain orchids, and so on. In our country, orchids rank fourth among the ten famous flowers and have always been loved by the public. As plants of the subtribe Microstylinae, orchids have a cultivation history of more than one thousand years in our country. Because they are elegant and understated, they fit very well with the aesthetics of our Eastern countries. So how do you grow orchids?

How do you grow orchids?

Growing orchids is the same as with other green plants: you need to pay attention to various timing issues as well as light and other problems. The specific methods have already been summarized for you below, so let's take a look:

1. Soil

Cultivating orchids requires finding loose, fertile soil. You can use orchid mud and add some bark, coconut shell, and so on. This can ensure the soil's nutrient content and give the orchids a favorable growing environment. Remember to fertilize and loosen the soil. You cannot leave it untended for a long time, as that will also affect the orchids' growth.

2. Fertilizing

Generally, from May to the Beginning of Autumn, apply nitrogen fertilizer once every half month. Twenty days after the flowers fade, fertilizer also needs to be applied once. It is best to do this in the evening. On the morning after fertilizing, water once.

3. Watering

Orchids do not have very high water requirements, but that does not mean you should not water them. Overall, it is best to wait until the soil is dry before watering, and do not keep watering again the next day after watering fully each time. The amount cannot be too much; always keep the soil slightly on the dry side. Do not water at noon, as the sunlight is too strong at noon. If you use rice-washing water, it is also hoped that you filter it before use, so as to avoid making it difficult for the soil to absorb.

3. Light

Orchids like a semi-shaded environment. If it is winter, it is still better to maintain suitable light and let them enjoy photosynthesis. In summer, you can place them on the balcony in the morning and evening for ventilation. At noon, when the sun is stronger, move them into a shaded place to avoid direct sunlight. In addition, do not forget to turn the pot so that light is received evenly.

4. Rain protection

Orchids do not have very high requirements for rain protection, but they are not low either. Light rain is not a big problem. When there is a thunderstorm or several consecutive days of light rain, remember to move the orchids back to a ventilated environment to shelter from the rain. Too much rain will cause orchids to grow more slowly, and if rainwater accumulates in the soil, in serious cases it can affect the orchids, causing root rot or even death. If the sun comes out immediately after the rain, also pay attention to observing the orchids' growth. When the heat from the ground suddenly rises, orchids find it hard to adapt.

That is all for today's introduction on how to grow orchids. You could say that orchid care is neither simple nor difficult; the main thing is still to put in plenty of thought. The same principle applies to any green plant. Orchids bloom mainly in autumn. When the orchids cared for at home all bloom in weather with suitable temperatures, that is the best reward for your patient care.