An orchid-growing veteran does the opposite and waters only half-way, yet the roots are strong and the flowers fragrant

When growing orchids, we can judge skill by how one waters. A skilled old orchid-growing veteran waters with such ease, just like that line in the book: "There is no other trick, only familiarity of the hand." When the veterans grow orchids, even their watering often goes against the grain, opening the eyes of this little gardener. Dear little masters, let us take a look together.

1. The veteran grows orchids and waters against the grain

We all say watering should be "water thoroughly when dry," not half and then stop, that is, you cannot give "half-way water," because this benefits orchid growth and is a very healthy way to water. But recently I heard an old veteran say that when he waters, he gives his own orchids "half-way water," and not only are the orchids fine, they grow very handsome.

2. Giving orchids "half-way water" requires strong roots as the premise

Of course, he also stressed that if you give orchids half-way water, only orchids with sturdy roots can be tried this way. If the orchids you grow are not sturdy enough, then it is suggested that you do not casually try this method. In normal orchid care, in order to make the orchid roots sturdy, we had best use a root-strengthening, root-nourishing organic nutrient solution to nourish its roots. Once the roots are well nourished, everything can get twice the result with half the effort.

3. Giving orchids "half-way water" solves two problems

The old veteran said that he gives orchids "half-way water" mainly because of two problems: first, the humidity of the orchid-growing environment is not enough; second, the orchid pot is too deep, the top soil dries too easily while the lower soil is still very wet. If these "2 situations" persist for a long time, they will to a great extent affect our orchids sending out new roots, and without new roots, wanting them to grow well becomes "fraught with difficulty."

So at this time the old veteran, by breaking the "tradition" and building anew after breaking, decided to give it "half-way water." How exactly does he water? For example, in early autumn now, when the temperature is fairly high, an orchid pot very easily shows dryness on top and wetness below. At this time, sprinkle a little water on top, water lightly, and this is the "half-way water" the old veteran gives. He says this practice ensures the soil moisture inside the pot is even, and it is not without reason.

4. Giving orchids "half-way water" has its own hidden tricks

Actually, in this little gardener's view, this is just the old veteran flexibly applying the watering method, deciding to do this according to his own environment and the potting mix used. This little gardener guesses that when this old veteran grows orchids, he certainly did not use a small amount of fine soil. When growing orchids with large potting mix and large particles, such half-wet, half-dry situations rarely occur, while growing orchids with fine soil most commonly shows this situation. Sure enough, the veteran said that is exactly how it is.

Therefore, we can sum up a conclusion: orchids are not unable to be given "half-way water"; it depends on the environment and the orchid's condition. First, the foundation is that the orchid roots must be very sturdy. Second, the time for watering this way is usually only in early autumn or summer; at other times it still cannot be used carelessly. Third, little masters who use more fine potting mix can learn this; with large or coarse potting mix, this problem does not exist.

5. Beginners growing orchids: "lazy" methods have tricks

Here, this little gardener gives beginners a suggestion: if you beginner flower friends want to reduce the difficulty of growing orchids, then you can try using more large potting mix and less fine soil mix, which can greatly lower the difficulty of watering. Of course, the drawback of large potting mix is insufficient fertility. At this time you only need to use it together with a root-strengthening, root-nourishing orchid organic nutrient solution. This is a "lazy" trick for growing orchids.

What do you think of this old veteran's "half-way watering" method for growing orchids that this little gardener has told you little masters about? Little masters with skill in orchids, you can express your own opinions, and let us discuss the feasibility of this method together.