Four taboos every orchid beginner must know, explained in plain terms

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These four taboos are all mistaken ideas that come from beginners loving orchids too eagerly. You must not follow along and do the same wrong things!

Do not use a big pot to grow a small plant

The downside of using too big a pot is that the more potting mix in the pot, the more water is needed; if you water too little, the outside is wet but the inside is not, and the roots cannot get water. If you water too much, the outside dries but the inside does not, and the potting mix easily rots, and the roots rot along with it. You think that filling in more potting mix means more nutrients, but you are wrong!

Do not use fertilizer in excessive amounts

Fertilizer can promote the growth, strengthening, and blooming of orchid plants, but do not assume that once you apply fertilizer it will produce the effect you want. For fertilizer to take effect, it must work together with other conditions, and it must also be used in the right amount. In short, use fertilizer on the dilute side, otherwise ask someone experienced for guidance. Many beginners use too much fertilizer, causing fertilizer burn and death.

Do not love watering too much

Beginners are all eager for their flowers to grow, and water as soon as they see the plant, afraid the orchid will not get enough water. I know this comes from love, but it is wrong; it only needs a moderate amount of water, and sometimes it also needs to dry out for a while.

If you think you have given enough water, but the leaves show signs of dehydration, then: 1. The roots are damaged.

2. Excessive wind (wind drying), that is, insufficient humidity in the air. Many beginners cause death through water damage.

Do not plant too deep

Planting flowers too deep is also a common problem among beginners, who think that only by burying the crown of the plant in the potting mix can it absorb nutrients. (Some also plant deeper to keep the plant steady so the body can stand upright.) These are all wrong. The crown of an orchid plant should be exposed at the surface of the pot to avoid stuffiness and rot as well as new shoots rotting from moisture. When first potting an orchid, if the plant will not stand steady, fix it with string or a support.

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