Four taboos for beginners growing orchids, and what fertilization methods there are

First taboo: using a large pot for a small plant. The downside of using too large a pot is that the more potting medium there is in the pot, the more water you sprinkle, the outside gets wet but the inside does not, and the roots cannot get water. If you sprinkle too much water, the outside dries but the inside does not, and the potting medium is prone to rotting, and the roots rot along with it.

Second taboo: using excessive fertilizer. Fertilizer can promote the growth, vigor, and blooming of orchid plants, but do not assume that once fertilizer is sprinkled on, the effect will happen according to your wishes. The effectiveness of fertilizer depends on coordinating with other conditions, and it must also be used in appropriate amounts. In short, use fertilizer on the dilute side, otherwise ask someone with experience for guidance. There are many cases of beginners using too much fertilizer, leading to fertilizer burn and death.

Third taboo: loving to water. Beginners are all eager for the flowers to grow, and water as soon as they see the flowers, afraid that there is not enough water for the orchids to take in. I know this is love, but it is wrong; they only need a moderate amount of water, and sometimes they also need to be dry for a while. If you think you have given enough water, but the plant's leaves show signs of dehydration, then either the roots are damaged, or it has been exposed to too much wind (wind-dried), that is, the humidity in the air is insufficient.

Fourth taboo: planting too deep. Planting flowers too deep is also a common problem for beginners, who think that only by burying the crown of the plant in the potting medium can it absorb nutrients, or they worry about instability and plant it deeper so that the plant body can stand firm. Both of these practices are wrong. The correct way is that the crown of the orchid plant should be exposed above the pot surface, to avoid stuffiness and rot as well as new shoots rotting from dampness. When first potting an orchid plant that cannot stand firm, it should be fixed with string or a support.