Orchid experts cleverly use temperature differences to get 3 new shoots a year; autumn shoots become large plants by winter
Growing orchids with temperature differences
Winter is the season with the most obvious day-night temperature difference. Orchid growers should seize the opportunity, cleverly use temperature differences to grow orchids well, and strive to grow orchids even better. In winter, outdoor temperatures in most parts of our country are generally below 10 degrees, and the vegetative growth of orchids is declared over, but reproductive growth proceeds slowly.
In the long process of natural evolution, in order to bloom and bear fruit the following year, orchids kept pace with the times, continuously adapted to climate changes, and developed the characteristic of preferring low-temperature vernalization in winter. Practice has repeatedly proven that full vernalization is an unavoidable stage for orchids to bloom on schedule, and we cannot violate the laws of nature. Therefore, for orchids that already have flower buds, the winter room temperature must not be too high; generally, it should not exceed 15 degrees during the day, the day-night temperature difference should be large, and it is enough as long as the nighttime temperature does not drop below zero degrees. Otherwise, things will turn out contrary to one's wishes, and orchids often have buds that stagnate and do not open; even if they bloom, the flower quality is greatly reduced.
Growing orchids with temperature differences
For orchids without flower buds, heating can be appropriately increased, and temperature differences can be cleverly used to promote their growth. In winter, in enclosed balconies and rooms with heating and plenty of sunlight in the north, daytime temperatures on clear days can reach around 20-25 degrees. If humidity is ensured to be above 40%, it is very beneficial to orchid growth. I know an orchid friend who installed water-heated radiators on an enclosed balcony, heating and increasing humidity during the day, and turning off the radiators at night, so the day-night temperature difference can reach around 15 degrees. The orchids grow robustly, and autumn shoots can grow into large plants in winter. This expert has already achieved a record of producing three new shoots in one year and growing them into strong plants, which is delightfully surprising.
Growing orchids with temperature differences
In short, temperature difference is a treasure; you cannot do without it when growing orchids. Use it cleverly at the right time, and orchids will grow well. Orchid friends can practice it according to local conditions. Dear orchid friends, have you learned how to grow orchids with winter temperature differences? If you also like growing orchids, you are welcome to follow and share, and thank you for your comments and likes. Thank you!