Orchids prone to dying in summer? Master these 2 tricks and the leaves will grow like crazy

When growing orchids in summer, the biggest worry is surviving the heat. Especially now that we have entered the dog days of summer, it is a huge test for orchids. To get orchids through the summer, you really only need to master 2 factors: one is water, the other is temperature. Let's take a look.

Many orchids cannot withstand the hot summer, and this has a lot to do with everyday care. Many orchid growers think orchids should not be watered much and must not be exposed to cold. Actually, this is a bit one-sided. When growing orchids in summer, you still have to care for them according to the actual situation. For example, during the dog days of summer, if you control the water temperature and the air temperature well, orchids can get through the summer easily.

Control water for good cooling.

During the dog days of summer, orchids can easily develop wilted leaves because the weather is too hot. Some orchid growers worry endlessly about this. What should be done? Actually, if you want to use water to cool things down, there is another feasible method: the immersion pot method. After immersing the pot, once the bottom of the orchid pot touches the bottom of the water, the temperature of the whole pot of orchids will come down. Some flower growers also say that spraying water on the ground or along the wall can also achieve a cooling effect. Use whichever you prefer.

Good ventilation for surviving the summer.

When growing orchids at home, if they are grown indoors, remember to ventilate them promptly. In summer, many orchid growers have their air conditioning on at home. Although it is very cool, it is not breathable, and orchids can easily "catch a cold." It is recommended to keep them indoors during the day, and when the weather is a bit cooler at night, move them to the balcony for some air and let them enjoy the natural breeze. This will be better.

When caring for orchids normally, also remember to replenish their nutrients in time. When the weather is too hot at noon, it is not suitable to fertilize. In the afternoon or evening, when the weather is a bit cooler, apply a special orchid nutrient solution about once a month. It can quickly repair the damaged root system of the orchids, enhance their resistance, help them get through the summer safely, and after good nutrition, they will grow more lushly next year.

When growing orchids in summer, if you do the above points well, you will not have to worry about orchids failing to get through the summer.