What Are the Shelving Rack and Orchid Stand? A Detailed Explanation

OrchidsOrchids love cool, airy places. According toorchidshade-loving habits, shade structures should be set up. In a private garden with walls all around, a shade structure about 3 m high is enough; in short, the main thing is good ventilation and light penetration. The materials used for the shade structure may be thick bamboo poles or rot-resistant wood, or angle iron and cement posts, the latter being more durable. Once built, shade curtains are placed on top. The curtains can be of two kinds, sparse and dense, depending onorchidlight intensity requirements in different seasons. Shade reed curtains, besides serving as everyday shade, can also prevent frost damage on early spring and late autumn nights. In addition, before orchid flower buds are ready to open, moderate diffused sunlight is essential, otherwise the flower color will be dull, so they can also serve for care during the flowering period. Orchid stands can be divided into stepped and platform types. One of the simplest methods is to set potted orchids directly on the ground, or on the bottoms of inverted empty flower pots, or on steps built from bricks and stone slabs. Another is the hanging rack style popular in Japan. First, narrow, long frames are made from wood or other materials, and the potted orchids are suspended and seated in the middle of the frames. Each frame holds only a single row. This hanging rack style is suitable for private hobbyists growing a small number of potted orchids. Its features are strong ventilation and air permeability, and it can also be used as a stand for viewing when the orchids bloom. (Lin Qingde, Mu Wei)