How to water orchids in summer? Water them wrong and the crown easily rots, what a pity
Orchids are not that difficult to grow; in summer you mainly just need to control the moisture and water in the substrate, but do not let water accumulate in the potting soil, and do not let it get too dry either, otherwise the orchids will grow poorly and will not bloom. If you want to grow orchids that fill the pot and bear 100 flowers, this art of watering cannot be skipped; it can be said that anyone who knows how to water can grow orchids well. If you do not believe it, give it a try!
1. To grow orchids well you need patience and care; you cannot rush it. The principle for watering orchids is "do not water when dry, and when you water, water thoroughly." Choosing a good substrate is the key to growing orchids well; for example, wood shavings, peanut shells, and coconut coir are all top-grade materials and hold water quite well. When watering, you must pay attention to observing the moisture in the substrate; test it with a long paper towel, and if the paper towel is dry, water immediately.
When watering, adding a bit of good orchid-specific nutrient solution is a must; it strongly promotes root growth and improves the substrate!
The orchid-specific muddy organic nutrient solution promotes root growth and improves the soil, making orchids bloom more; each use costs less than 6 fen, and orchids that fill the pot cannot do without it.
2. The trick to watering orchids is this, do not tell anyone else: sprinkling, pouring, and soaking, three methods. "Sprinkling" means using a spray bottle; it is actually just spraying the soil with a spray bottle. Many flower lovers know this, and this way the water can slowly seep into the flowerpot.
"Pouring" means using a watering can; this is traditional watering. Use the watering can to pour slowly. This has a large flow of water and can quickly solve the watering problem, but this method more easily splashes water into the leaf crown, so you must be careful, otherwise it easily causes the orchid's crown to rot. "Soaking" means soaking the whole thing together with the flowerpot in water, then lifting it out. This method is very popular abroad, and everyone can try it too.
3. Orchids had best not be watered with tap water; collecting rainwater works quite well. When watering, adding a bit of orchid-specific organic nutrient solution really works well. If you like it, hurry up and try it!