How to care for orchids in winter in the north? Do these four things to get through winter safely
We all know that orchids are delicate and hard to grow, especially in winter, and particularly in the north. Over one winter, quite a few orchids die. It is a headache when even beautiful orchids cannot make it through the winter. Today we will teach you some simple and effective methods to get your orchids through winter safely.
Below, by learning the following four points, we can get orchids through winter safely:
1. Keep warm
In the north, if the temperature is below 10°C, it is best to move them indoors for care. Below 5°C, you need to take good warming measures for the orchids. In winter, keeping the temperature at around 10°C is what allows orchids to get through winter safely. It must not be too low, and it must not be too high either. Temperatures above 15°C affect the orchids' dormancy.
2. Watering
In winter, orchids need their watering amount controlled. The secret to watering: "In summer and autumn they must not dry out; in spring and winter they must not be wet." In winter, orchids are generally in a dormant state. During this season, orchids need less water. As long as the potting soil is kept slightly moist, they can get through winter safely.
3. Increase light
In winter, if the weather is good and there is a bit of sunlight, let the orchids see the sun. If there is often no sun, you can use a grow light to add light for the orchids. Having sufficient light in winter can improve the orchids' ability to resist drought through the winter, and it also benefits their growth and flowering the following year.
4. Ventilation
Note that you must not choose a non-ventilated environment for care just to keep the orchids warm. That is wrong. Orchids like a warm growing environment that also needs air circulation. For orchids kept indoors, open the windows and doors to let in some air during the period when the temperature is highest at noon, and close the windows and doors promptly once the temperature drops.
Conclusion: As long as you manage the above four points well, we believe everyone can get their orchids through winter safely. Thank you for your continued support of "Home of Flowers and Fruits." Flower friends who have not followed us yet, remember to follow us. We will insist on updating every day with useful flower-growing experience and some small care tips for everyone.