How to grow orchids? Master three core points and three precautions
The orchid is one of China's top ten famous flowers, praised as the "fairy among flowers" and one of the flowers printed on the RMB. At the 2014 International Fine Orchid Auction, a three-growth Cymbidium tortisepalum 'Dreams Come True' fetched a staggering 1.02 million yuan. Alright, enough about the orchid's glorious history - the editor isn't here to sell orchids! This article mainly covers the daily cultivation methods for orchids, as well as the precautions to note.
Orchid growth habits
To care for orchids well, the first thing you need to know is the orchid's growth habits. If you don't understand the orchid's growth habits, it is very difficult to grow orchids well. Orchid growth habits: orchids like a moist, ventilated, semi-shaded growing environment, and dislike dryness and direct sunlight. They fear waterlogging and like fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil rich in humus with good drainage.
Orchid blooming period:February to March.
Orchid flower language:Elegant and detached, beautiful, noble and virtuous.
Three key points for orchid care
Key point 1: Soil
Orchids like fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil rich in humus with good drainage. Generally, special orchid soil is used for cultivation. Flower lovers who prefer mixing their own can also make their own orchid potting mix, using a blend of crushed brick, bark, leaf mold, peanut shells, orchid stone, expanded clay pellets, pine needles, etc.
Key point 2: Watering
Orchids like a moist, ventilated, semi-shaded growing environment. As the saying goes, "dry orchids, wet chrysanthemums." When watering orchids, it is best to keep the potting soil eight parts dry and two parts moist. Although orchids like moisture, too much moisture easily causes root rot. Generally, water orchids using a mist spray, which makes the amount of water easier to control.
Key point 3: Fertilizing
Orchids have relatively low fertilizer requirements and also require very low concentrations. Fertilizing must be light. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium can be used. The editor likes to use worm castings as fertilizer for orchids, or you can buy some special orchid fertilizer.
Precautions for growing orchids
1. Remember to change the potting soil for orchids every two to three years, which is good for the orchid's growth.
2. Orchids like a semi-shaded growing environment and cannot take direct sunlight.
3. The orchid's potting soil cannot be too dry or too moist, and especially must not have standing water.
Conclusion: After reading the above content on "Orchid Cultivation Methods and Precautions," I believe everyone should have a general understanding of orchid care. Thank you for the support of you flower lovers. Follow us to get more orchid care methods and tips.