Watering Cymbidium tortisepalum var. longibracteatum requires attention; the watering method must be appropriate

Watering isgrowing orchids, for many, one of the hardest things to master and one of the most headache-inducing. There is an ancient Chineseorchid-growing ⟧ saying that watering takes three years to learn, and it is not at all false; it shows that watering is a very difficult thing to grasp. Because the potting materials differ, watering methods vary with the season and with whether the day is sunny or cloudy, and the amount of water also differs; the growing location and the degree of ventilation differ, so the interval between waterings also differs; the number of orchid plants and the condition of the root system differ, so the amount of water also differs, and so on. The time, frequency, and method of watering vary with conditions; there is no single unchanging requirement. From ancient times to the present, watering has followed one great principle, which is what orchid growers often warn: the thing most taboo in watering and misting is drying out completely and then soaking wet; one should judge by dryness, and the famous orchid-growing saying "dry orchids, wet chrysanthemums" has been put forward forThere is an old saying that watering requires three years of experience, and it is absolutely true; it shows that watering is a difficult thing to master. Because the planting materials differ, watering methods vary with the season and with whether the weather is sunny or cloudy, and the amount of water also differs; the growing location and the degree of ventilation are not the same, so the interval between waterings also differs; the number of orchid plants and the quality of the root system differ, so the amount of water also differs, and so on. The time, frequency and method of watering vary with conditions, and there is no single unchanging requirement. From ancient times to the present, watering has followed one major principle, which orchid growers often warn about: the greatest taboo in watering and spraying is alternating severe drought and waterlogging; dryness should be the standard, and the saying "dry orchids, wet chrysanthemums" has been proposed as aorchid growing ⟧ watering. Through the ages, many Chinese orchid growers have attached great importance to watering, and they have summed up much valuable experience; according to the different climate changes of the twelve months of thefamous watering maxim. Through the ages, many Chinese orchid growers have attached great importance to watering and have summed up much valuable experience; according to the different climate changes of thefour seasons ⟧ of the year, they have discussed in detail the methods and amounts of watering, which is worth today's orchid growers absorbing. However, becausetwelve months of the year, they have discussed in detail the methods and amounts of watering, which is worth today's orchid growers learning from. However, becausecultivation ⟧ conditions, environment, and the vigor of the orchid plants differ, it is very necessary to adapt to local conditions and sum up a set of watering methods suited to thethe conditions, environment and the vigor of the orchid plants differ, one must adapt to local conditions and sum up a set of watering methods suited to theorchids ⟧ one grows. Watering according to local conditions means achieving the four observations: observe the sky, observe the soil, observe the season, and observe the orchid plants.orchids one grows oneself, which is very necessary. To water according to local conditions is to achieve the four observations: observe the sky, observe the soil, observe the season and observe the orchid plants.Cymbidium tortisepalum var. longibracteatum ⟧ orchids have growth habits roughly similar toThe growth habits of orchids are roughly similar to those ofCymbidium goeringii ⟧: they like moisture but fear waterlogging, like rain but fear flooding, like wind but fear severe cold, like sunlight but fear strong light; with waterlogging, there is too much water in the roots, and too much water makes the orchid roots' respiration difficult, and suffocation causes root rot or decay, lightly causing scorched leaf tips and severely causing death. Observing the sky means observing the weather, whether it is sunny or cloudy; when sunny, the air dries easily and moisture evaporates quickly, so water more or water frequently. When cloudy, air humidity is high, so water less and reduce the number of waterings; this is even more so on rainy days. Observing the soil means observing the wetness or dryness of the potting medium; water when dry, do not water when not dry, and maintain a certain humidity. Observing the season means observing the dryness and wetness of theother plants: they like moisture but fear waterlogging, like rain but fear flooding, like wind but fear severe cold, like sunlight but fear strong light. With waterlogging, there is too much water in the roots; too much water makes the orchid roots have difficulty breathing, and suffocation causes the roots to rot or become mushy, lightly causing the orchid leaves to burn at the tips and severely causing death. Observing the sky means looking at the weather, whether it is sunny or cloudy. When it is sunny, the air tends to be dry and moisture evaporates quickly, so water more or more frequently. When it is cloudy, the air humidity is high, so water less and reduce the frequency, and even more so on rainy days. Observing the soil means looking at whether the potting soil is dry or wet: water when it is dry, do not water when it is not dry, and maintain a certain humidity. Observing the season means looking atfour seasons ⟧, as well as the growth conditions of thethe dryness and wetness of the season, as well asfour seasons ⟧. Spring belongs to the dry season, and orchid seedlings are in a growth stage; judging from the needs of the air and the growth of the orchid seedlings, there is no fear in watering a little more. Spring weather is not yet very hot, so watering can be done at nine or ten o'clock. In summer, rain gradually increases, air humidity rises, and when dry, watering may also be done by letting rain soak through. Summer daytime weather is very hot, so the watering time is changed to morning and evening to keep the temperature of the potting soil and the temperature of the water consistent. In late summer there is rather more rain, entering the moldy-rain weather; during moldy-rain season one must not water much, for too much will cause water to accumulate in the potting soil and make the roots mold and rot. Apart from rainy days, summer air is stuffy and hot, so one must also guard against heat; water should be sprayed where the pots are placed to lower the temperature and prevent heat. In autumn, the weather gradually turns cool and dry, and rain gradually becomes less; as for the amount of watering, water more during the period when flower buds and leaf buds emerge, and the timing is the same as in spring. In winter, the weather turns cold,orchid ⟧ plants through thethe growth condition of the orchid plants. Spring is a dry season, and the orchid seedlings are in a growth stage; judging from the needs of the air and the growth of the orchid seedlings, there is no fear in watering a little more. The spring climate is not yet very hot, so watering can be done at nine or ten o'clock. In summer, rain gradually increases and air humidity rises; when it is dry, watering can also be done, or the plants can be rained on until thoroughly wet. Summer daytime weather is very hot, so the watering time is changed to morning and evening, keeping the temperature of the potting soil consistent with the temperature of the water. At the end of summer there is rather more rain, entering the moldy-rain weather; during the moldy-rain period one must not water much, for too much will cause water to accumulate in the potting soil and make the roots moldy and rot. Apart from rainy days, the summer air is stuffy and hot, so one must also guard against heat and should spray water where the pots are placed to lower the temperature and prevent heat. In autumn, the weather gradually turns cool and dry, and rain gradually decreases; as for the amount of watering, water more during the period when flower buds and leaf buds emerge, and manage the timing the same as in spring. In winter, the weather turns cold,Cymbidium tortisepalum var. longibracteatum ⟧ orchids stop growing and enter dormancy; the orchid plants need relatively little water, so while protecting against cold, one should water less. In winter, watering should be done between eleven and twelve o'clock to prevent freezing injury to the orchid roots. Observing the orchid plants means observing the number of orchid plants and the condition of the root system, and determining watering according to the growth vigor of the orchid seedlings. When there are many orchid plants and the roots are good, water more; when there are few and the roots are poor, water less. Whenthe orchid plants stop growing and enter dormancy, and the orchid plants need relatively little water, so while protecting against cold one should water less. In winter, watering should be done between eleven and twelve o'clock to prevent freezing injury to the orchid roots. Observing the orchid plants means looking at the number of orchid plants and the quality of the root system, and determining watering according to the growth vigor of the orchid seedlings. When there are many orchid plants and the root system is good, water more; when there are few and the root system is poor, water less;orchids ⟧ are in a growth period and the orchid plants are robust, one may appropriately give more water; when in a stopped-growth period and with poor vigor, give less water. Watering should also depend on whether the location where thethose in the growth period and the robust orchid plants can appropriately be given more water, while those in the stopped-growth period and with poor growth vigor should be given less water. Watering should also be controlled in amount and interval according to whether the ventilation at the place where theCymbidium tortisepalum var. longibracteatum ⟧ orchids are grown has good ventilation, in order to control the amount of watering and the interval. In cities, most people grow them on balconies, where ventilation is far worse than in a courtyard or threshing ground, moisture evaporates slowly, less water is needed, and the interval is longer. In addition, watering should be controlled according to whether large pots or small pots were used when planting: water less in large pots, more in small pots. The nature of the flowerpots used is also an important factor to consider in watering: water more in clay pots, a little less in ceramic pots than in clay pots, and even less in porcelain pots. In short, watering must realistically supply water according to the actual needs of the orchid plants, and one must not rigidly copy others' experience; by watering just right in combination with one's own growing conditions, then growingorchids are grown is good. In cities, most people use balconies to grow orchids, and the degree of ventilation is far worse than in a courtyard or threshing ground, so moisture evaporates slowly, less water is needed, and the interval should be longer. In addition, watering should be controlled according to whether large pots or small pots were used when planting: water less in large pots and more in small pots. The nature of the flowerpot used is also an important factor to consider in watering: water more in clay pots, water somewhat less in ceramic pots than in clay pots, and water even less in porcelain pots. In short, watering should supply moisture realistically according to the actual needs of the orchid plants, and one cannot mechanically copy others' experience; one should water just right in combination with one's own growing conditions, and in this way growingorchids ⟧ can be considered having got a foot in the door. Water quality for orchids is also very particular. In ancient and modern orchid works it is all pointed out that the best water for wateringorchids can be considered a first step through the door. The water used for orchids is also very particular. In ancient and modern orchid writings it is pointed out that for watering orchidsorchid ⟧ flowers is clean and neutral water, and one should strenuously avoid using dirty water and alkaline water. Usually rainwater, snow water, river water, well water, and tap water are used, among which the best is rainwater, especially rainwater from heavy thunderstorm days, for it is not only neutral water but also contains ammonium nitrate and has a certain fertility. In cities, because it is difficult to obtain river water and well water, and storing rainwater is also not easy to do, tap water is generally used to water Cymbidium tortisepalum var. longibracteatum, but it must be left to settle for a day and a night so that the bleaching powder or chlorine volatilizes before it can be used; otherwise, it will harm the orchid roots and orchid leaves. (Zhao Qin, Wang Zehuai, Li Xinhua) it is best to use clean, neutral water, and one should strenuously avoid using dirty water and alkaline water. Usually rainwater, snow water, river water, well water and tap water are used, among which the best is rainwater, especially rainwater from a big thunderstorm, for it is not only neutral water but also contains ammonium nitrate and has a certain fertility. In cities, because it is difficult to obtain river water and well water, and storing rainwater is also not easy to do, tap water is generally used to water Cymbidium tortisepalum, but it must be left to settle day and night so that the bleaching powder or chlorine volatilizes before it can be used; otherwise, it will harm the orchid roots and orchid leaves. (Zhao Qin, Wang Zehuai, Li Xinhua)