Orchids That Grow Into Grass Are Usually Missing These Care Tricks

Some flower lovers grow orchids, but because they do not know the techniques, the orchids have been grown for a long time, yet not a single flower is seen, while plenty of leaves have grown. They are clearly growing orchids, but in the end these turn into "grass." Why is that? Actually, on the whole, it is because these "tricks" are missing.

Trick one: Too little light

Orchid growth cannot be separated from sunlight, and sunlight contains many organic substances that can promote orchid growth. If there is too little light, it cannot provide the substances orchids need for growth, so it is inevitable that orchids will grow leaves but not flowers.

The solution is to move the potted plant to a place with sufficient light as much as possible, and when the weather is hot, cover it with something or move it to a place with a suitable temperature. As for temperature, 16-24°C is recommended.

Trick two: Too little or too much water

Orchid growth cannot lack water, but it also cannot have too much, as either will cause orchids not to bloom. When watering, do not water just a little; water thoroughly, but do not pour water in suddenly and heavily, as this easily causes root rot. It is best to water once in the morning and once in the evening; do not water at noon, because the sun is too strong and the leaves and roots are easily scorched.

Trick three: Not enough nutrients

Orchids cannot get enough nutrients from nature alone. Flower lovers who like to keep things clean can use an organic liquid fertilizer specially for orchids, dilute it 500 times and water the orchid roots with it, once a week is enough. If flower lovers like to make their own fertilizer to feed orchids, it can promote very vigorous orchid growth.

As for the methods of making fertilizer, Gu Liang has sorted out 2 things to teach everyone:

1. Apple peel

Usually everyone likes to buy some fruit to eat, especially apples. Some flower lovers do not like to eat the peel, and it feels like a pity to throw it away. You can sun-dry the apple peel for about 7 days, grind it into powder once dry, then put it into a spray bottle and spray the orchids with it. As for the amount, about 5 spoonfuls of powder at a time is enough, and at least 1000 ml of water.

2. Okara (soybean curb residue)

Spread all the okara out on a clean wooden board to sun-dry until dry, then grind it into powder. Take about 3 spoonfuls and put it into about 600 ml of clean water, then it can be sprayed to supplement nutrients for the orchids.

Gu Liang warmly reminds everyone that once orchids show any abnormal symptoms, treat them promptly and do not just let them fend for themselves! Have you remembered all the above methods for solving orchids growing into "grass"?