Orchids withering and root rot? Four mistakes beginners often make are the real cause

The four mistakes that beginners often make are the real cause of orchids withering and root rot.

As highly ornamental flowers, orchids are grown one or two pots at a time by young and old, city dwellers and rural people alike, as a hobby to enrich their spare time. However, after caring for orchids for a long time, various problems appear, which catches beginners off guard. The reason is that they made these four mistakes while growing orchids, which led to the orchids withering and root rot.

The first is the choice of flower pot. When caring for orchids, you should adapt to the specific situation; orchids should not be planted in too large a pot, because if you use a large pot and water too little, the roots cannot absorb enough water. If you water too much, the soil surface dries while the inside is still moist, and if you keep watering, the roots rot easily.

The second is the issue of reasonable fertilizing. Whether growing flowers or grass, fertilizer is indispensable; only with good fertilizer can orchid leaves and branches grow well and the flowers bloom abundantly, but some beginners do not know how to fertilize, and fertilizer must be used in the right amount. If you cannot judge it well, just apply a dilute fertilizer.

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The third is the issue of proper watering. Some beginner flower lovers are impatient and always want the flowers to bloom, so they water every day, but everything needs moderation, and watering is no exception. If you think there is enough water, yet the orchid shows signs of dehydration, then either the roots are damaged or the air humidity is not enough. The principle of watering: if you find water flowing out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the orchid pot, it shows it has been watered thoroughly. When should you water? You can insert a toothpick into the orchid pot to test. Judge whether to water by observing the moisture on the toothpick.

The fourth is the issue of potting and planting. Planting orchids too deep is a mistake many beginners often make; they think that burying them deep allows better nutrient absorption, but this idea is wrong. The head of the orchid plant should be higher than the pot surface, so that it will not suffocate and rot and new shoots will not rot from moisture. At the same time, when potting, the orchid growing medium should leave a little of the orchid roots slightly exposed. Do not cover all the orchid roots.

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