Detailed Explanation of Orchid Care and Management Methods in Autumn

Orchids are a familiar flowering plant, and among gardening friends who know anything about them, there is hardly anyone who does not like them. In particular, the spirit that orchids embody and the floral beauty they display attract many flower-loving enthusiasts. However, because around the Beginning of Autumn the temperature environment often fluctuates greatly between cold and warm, a little carelessness may cause orchids to develop various growth problems.

Orchids must be given careful care in autumn, otherwise improper management may cause them to die. So what should be noted when growing orchids in autumn? How should orchids be cared for and managed in autumn? Today the editor will share with you the autumn care and management techniques for potted orchids.

1. Water scientifically to prevent orchids from drying out and dying

After entering autumn, the climate environment generally becomes relatively dry, and the relative air humidity is generally 20% lower than in summer. So the thing orchids fear most in autumn is insufficient humidity. When watering in autumn, it should be done in the morning and evening, avoiding the relatively hotter period around noon during the day. Generally, keep watering thoroughly once every 2 days, so that the moisture level of the potting soil can be kept reasonable. At the same time, potted orchids also need to be placed in a cool place, and then watered slowly.

2. Fertilize reasonably to avoid burning the root system

Another characteristic of autumn is the occasional high temperatures; after all, there is a folk saying of “autumn tiger,” which shows that autumn can sometimes have a climate environment like summer. Therefore, when it comes to topdressing, granular fertilizers with very strong fertility must be avoided. In autumn, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied as topdressing, the amount of nitrogen fertilizer should be appropriately controlled, and especially raw fertilizer should be avoided, so that the situation of burning the orchid's root system can be prevented.

3. Control light to prevent orchids from being scorched to death

If you encounter an “autumn tiger” in early autumn, be sure to take shading measures in time. After all, the sunlight in early autumn is sometimes very fierce, and if shading measures are not taken in time, orchids may be scorched to death. In autumn, we should provide suitable light for orchids according to the different varieties being grown, but no matter which variety, the period of strongest sunlight at noon on sunny days must be avoided, and providing light in the morning when the light is relatively mild is most suitable.

Moreover, orchids themselves are not suited to receiving too much direct light; they should be appropriately shaded, and can even be exposed to scattered light. In this way, unnecessary harm, or even death, to our beloved potted orchids caused by the “autumn tiger” can be avoided.

If we can do a good job in the above three aspects of care and management in autumn, then potted orchids can pass through autumn safely and smoothly. I hope the knowledge the editor shared with you today can help everyone let their potted orchids pass through autumn safe and sound.