How to maintain humidity when growing orchids in winter

In winter, orchid plants are about to enter their dormant period, so both roots and shoots grow at a different rate than in spring, which means the acclimatization period is different too.

Slow growth means less water and nutrients are consumed, so orchids planted in winter do not need frequent watering. I pot them up using dry potting medium, which makes humidity easier to control. Before planting the orchid, spray the completely sun-dried medium with 20%-30% water and mix it until damp; at this point the medium leaves no water marks on your hands but still feels moist.

For the first week after potting, place the plant in a cool, ventilated spot to rest quietly without watering; the moisture in the medium is enough for the orchid seedling to recover. You can also lay moss over the surface of the pot to retain moisture and warmth, then move to normal care after one week. In winter, whether watering or misting the leaves, there is no need to do too much; about half of what you would do in summer and autumn is enough.

As a rather elegant potted plant, the orchid is loved by many people, and nowadays orchids are sold in great numbers and at fairly low prices, so if you want to grow orchids, you can spend a few dozen yuan on a few plants to practice with. When we buy them home, if we do not have time to plant them, how should we keep them humid? Let's see this flower enthusiast's sharing.

Actually, orchids are very resilient; even bare-root plants left for about 1 week before planting are no problem. But to be on the safe side, what should we do? We need to keep the roots humid: you can slip a plastic bag over the roots and then spray the roots damp, or wrap the roots in sphagnum moss, soaking the moss completely, then wrap it around the roots, and just place the plant in a cool, ventilated spot.

So what should we pay attention to when planting? First, choose a suitable medium; if you do not know how to mix your own, you can choose a ready-made orchid substrate. Before planting, it is best to sterilize the roots first by soaking them in a carbendazim solution for 10-15 minutes. If the roots are too dense, you can trim some of them off as appropriate. When planting, be sure to put medium inside the root mass, place the roots evenly in the pot, fill in the medium, then tap the side of the pot with your hand so the medium and roots make better contact. After planting, water thoroughly, keep it in a cool, ventilated spot for 1-2 weeks, and then it can be moved to normal care.