New ideas about orchid care that go against tradition, beginners can refer to them

That go against traditionOrchid growingviews, beginners can refer to them

One:Orchidsdo not need sterilization. Excess sterilization will destroyorchids'immunity, and this is also one of the reasons greenhouse-grown plants are hard to keep.For growing orchids on a balcony, just pay attention to ventilation and cleaning the leaf surface.

Two: When growing orchids in granular potting medium, it is better to keep them moist than dry. Especially in high-temperature seasons, I have observed root rot in transparent pots; when the bottom of the pot is wet every day, the orchid roots grow well. When the pot surface is dry, you can water.

Three: The center of the bud is not afraid of water entering, as long as the water is clean, watering avoids high temperatures and strong light, and ventilation is good, you can spray freely without problem. If you are really worried, after watering you can roll a paper napkin into a needle shape, insert it into the bud center, and remove it after two minutes.

Four: Orchids should be planted carefully and managed roughly. So-called careful planting means being meticulous in wound treatment, potting medium mixing, and other aspects; orchid friends have many posts discussing this in great detail.

Five: The potting medium does not transmit the two rots. When potting, use clean inorganic potting medium at the pseudobulb area.

Six: Weak seedlings can use fertilizer, but the roots must grow well first. Fertilizer should be light; the plant itself is weak, so if you do not use fertilizer, how can it be grown strong?

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