How to enhance the fragrance of orchids? These methods are worth knowing

Orchids in nature give off a delicate fragrance that refreshes the heart and mind, and enjoy the fine reputation of "king's fragrance," making them highly favored by people around the world. For thousands of years people have cherished orchids, and their charm lies in that delicate fragrance. If an orchid has no fragrance, it is not worth keeping. Practice has proven that to enhance orchid fragrance, attention should be paid to the following issues.

First, the growing material must be rich in nutrients

It is best to use improved orchid growing medium. For thousands of years, people have always used orchid growing medium to cultivate orchids and Chinese cymbidiums; as long as they are planted and cared for properly, they will be fragrant year after year. To better solve the problem of air permeability and drainage in growing medium, modern people have advanced with the times and produced various granular growing materials, which is a major step forward. Because artificial hard-medium granular growing materials generally lack nutrients, people have also used modern technology to produce various orchid fertilizers to supplement the insufficient nutrients, achieving relatively good results. However, artificial chemical fertilizers cannot fully meet the large amount of trace elements and minerals needed for orchid growth. Therefore, using only artificial granular growing medium and flower fertilizer to grow orchids affects flower quality, especially the delicate fragrance of orchids, to varying degrees. Practice has proven that the best way to grow orchids is to combine modern and traditional methods, mixing sieved organic orchid growing medium with artificial granular inorganic growing medium to plant orchids; the orchids and Chinese cymbidiums will be robust, the flower colors beautiful, and the delicate fragrance overflowing, giving the best effect. At present, the more commonly used combination is Songliwang mixed with Zhijinshi.

Second, appropriately increase light exposure

Let orchids bask in the sun more. Much of the nutrients needed for orchid flower bud differentiation and opening are produced through photosynthesis. The longer the light exposure, the more nutrients produced by photosynthesis, and the stronger the floral fragrance. If light is insufficient, although the plant may grow luxuriantly, because fewer nutrients are produced, the orchid rarely blooms, and even if it does bloom, the fragrance is mediocre. Therefore, appropriately increasing light exposure and letting orchids bask in the sun more during spring, autumn, and winter is a necessary condition for orchids to bloom on time and release fragrance.

Third, strive to create a suitable temperature difference

Orchid growth is a unity of photosynthesis and respiration. On one hand, during the day the orchid plant continuously produces nutrients through photosynthesis; on the other hand, the orchid plant carries out respiration day and night, consuming nutrients. The higher the temperature, the more nutrients are consumed; the lower the temperature, the less nutrients are consumed. Only when the nutrients produced by photosynthesis exceed the nutrients consumed by respiration is it possible for the orchid to bloom and release fragrance. It can be seen that a necessary temperature difference is an indispensable condition for the delicate fragrance of orchids.

Fourth, orchids and Chinese cymbidiums need sufficient vernalization

The winter temperature for wild orchids and Chinese cymbidiums is generally between 0°C and 15°C. Although the orchid seedlings do not grow, the flower buds continuously grow and fill out, accumulating nutrients in preparation for flowering. This is an unavoidable stage that orchids and Chinese cymbidiums must pass through to bloom. If the winter temperature is on the high side and vernalization is insufficient, orchids and Chinese cymbidiums will show bud stagnation, and even if they bloom, the flower quality will be poor and the fragrance weak.

Fifth, during flowering the potting soil should preferably be moist with a touch of dryness

When orchids are in bloom, the dryness and moisture of the potting soil is also one of the factors affecting orchid flower quality and floral fragrance. Before the flowers open, water thoroughly once; after the flowers open, generally do not water, otherwise it will affect orchid fragrance. Practice has proven that appropriately letting orchids bloom dry makes orchid fragrance stronger; this is a trick for enhancing orchid fragrance. I publish orchid knowledge and pictures every day, taking you to understand orchids in depth and teaching you to grow orchids easily. If there is anything about orchids you do not understand, you can ask me at any time or leave a message below. If my knowledge has helped you, I hope you can give me a like or share it to help more people!