Orchids too delicate and hard to grow? Keep in mind the three don'ts and two dos, and the leaves will burst forth and the flowers will bloom nonstop
Orchids rank first among China's top ten famous flowers, and since ancient times they have been extremely popular, often appearing in all kinds of literary works, passed down through the ages as a spiritual symbol of indifference to fame and fortune. But in reality, potted orchids are very difficult to grow and extremely delicate, and many flower lovers both love and hate them. So how exactly should orchids be grown? What habits do they have?
Today let's break down how to grow potted orchids. Orchids are delicate and hard to grow, so keep in mind the three don'ts and two dos. Only then can you truly grow orchids well, and the orchids will keep bursting out leaves and blooming nonstop!
Don't one: don't fuss over them
Orchids are very fragile plants, especially their root systems. Fleshy roots like these are very afraid of being fussed over, and what we mean by fussing includes moving them and changing the potting soil. Orchid leaves are very sensitive to light, and if the position is moved frequently, it will cause the leaves to grow erratically, forcing them to constantly adapt to a new environment, and problems will arise in their growth pattern. Frequent repotting will also damage the roots, so unless it is absolutely unavoidable, it is best not to repot orchids.
Don't two: don't water every day
As we just said, orchid roots are very fragile, and if water accumulates they will rot very easily, even more easily than the roots of clivia. We don't need to water every day; just keep the potting soil slightly moist. Even in the dry summer, when we water, you only need to use a spray bottle and mist it lightly until moist. Also, the growing medium for orchids needs very good drainage so that excess water can be channeled away promptly, and only then will there be no problems with the roots.
Don't three: don't divide the plant
Many flower lovers want to turn one pot of orchids into many pots, so when the orchid grows many new leaves and buds, some of them will separate these off individually and cultivate them into new plants. In fact, this causes great harm to the mother orchid, because the new buds and leaves gather a large amount of the plant's vitality factors, and if the new plants are separated off, the mother plant will lose a great deal of vitality. Of course, if the division is done fairly professionally, the harm to the orchid is relatively small, but if your technique is not professional enough, I advise everyone to divide the plant less.
Do one: get more sun
Orchids are actually plants that quite like sunshine. It is not that this flower dislikes high temperatures; warm, gentle sunlight is still very helpful for the growth of orchids. If conditions allow, we can let the orchid receive direct sunlight every day from 8 to 10 in the morning and from 5 to 7 in the afternoon, which can greatly promote its growth.
Do two: ventilate more
Orchids are plants that are very sensitive to their environment, and if the surrounding environment is too stuffy, orchids will absolutely not grow well. Therefore, when we care for orchids, we must keep them well ventilated, ideally in a state of good ventilation at all times, so as to promote the differentiation of new buds, promote photosynthesis, and speed up the growth of the leaves.
These are some small tips for caring for orchids. Of course, this is only part of it; the rest you need to sum up yourself during the care process. If you have better methods or tricks, you can leave a comment in the comment section below, and everyone can share them together.
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