How to care for orchids indoors in summer? Mastering these methods is enough

As one of the Four Gentlemen of flowers, the orchid is extremely sensitive to its environment, which means that growing orchids well requires a certain level of skill, especially in summer. When the temperature is too high and the sun is too strong, the orchids need to be moved indoors. There are certain differences between indoor and outdoor care. Today, what we will introduce is how to care for orchids indoors in summer; besides giving them light, temperature, humidity and water, you also need to pay attention to pest prevention and root rot.

I. Indoor cultivation methods for orchids in summer 1. Light

Orchids are particularly sensitive to their environment. There are many varieties of orchids, and most need plenty of light, but in summer the light is too strong and many orchids cannot tolerate it. The best solution is to move them indoors. How do you care for orchids indoors in summer? First comes light.

Although they are moved indoors to avoid the sun, you still cannot deprive them of light. According to the orchid variety, we can give them a suitable placement to ensure appropriate light; orchids that like cool shade can be placed in a spot with light but no direct sunlight, such as Oncidium, Dendrobium, and Phragmipedium; those that like medium light, like Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum, can be placed in east- and west-facing indoor spots; those that like bright sunshine can be placed in south- and east-facing spots with plenty of light but no direct sunlight at noon.

2. Temperature and humidity

When orchids are kept indoors in summer, they need ventilation and temperature control. Orchids are tropical plants that like moisture and warmth, and generally can tolerate heat. When grown indoors in summer, pay attention to watering, and at the same time maintain a humid environment; misting the leaves can lower the temperature and keep them moist, but after misting you must keep the air circulating, otherwise bacteria are likely to breed.

3. Watering

Orchid soil has very good drainage; if you use other soil for growing them, it must also be breathable and well-draining. When growing orchids indoors in summer, water frequently to keep the potting soil moist, but be careful not to let water accumulate, otherwise the roots will easily rot.

4. Fertilizing

When the temperature is too high in summer, keeping orchids indoors is actually a stage of dormancy and rest, and basically no fertilizing is needed during this period. Orchids themselves do not have high fertilizer requirements, and in normal cultivation you do not need to fertilize too much either; when new leaves grow, you can apply a little light fertilizer.

II. Precautions for indoor orchid cultivation in summer 1. Pest prevention

When orchids are grown indoors in summer, they are very prone to scale insects and aphids. If orchids get scale insects and the number is small in the early stage, you can remove them by hand; if there are many, you can spray pesticide; if they get aphids, because they are very small and hard to see, you can only spray insecticide to deal with them.

2. Root rot

When growing orchids indoors in summer, it is very difficult to control the amount of water; being too dry or too wet will affect the health of the orchids. Many flower lovers do not understand the growth habits of orchids, and after moving them indoors in summer they do not control watering, causing the orchid roots to rot. The solution is to turn the soil to let it breathe, dry the roots, and water frequently afterward, but not too much each time, and no water accumulation should appear in the potting soil.

III. The value of orchids 1. Ornamental

The orchid is rated as one of the top ten famous flowers, mainly for its ornamental value; there are many varieties and the price is relatively high. Placing a few plants indoors instantly makes it feel a class higher. In addition, orchids bloom every year, and the fragrance is elegant and refreshing; it is indispensable on many important occasions.

2. Edible and medicinal uses

Like jasmine and honeysuckle, orchids can be made into tea for drinking, and orchids can also be used in soup; this is their edible value. In addition, orchids used as medicine can nourish yin and moisten the lungs, and clear heat and detoxify; orchid roots decocted in water and taken can treat whooping cough; orchid fruit can treat vomiting. Therefore, orchids also have high medicinal value.