Daily orchid care tips to help you easily grow orchids well
Orchids are a commonly grown flower, so daily care is very important during the growing process. Many people ask how to care for orchids so they have green leaves and many flowers. It is actually very simple. Below are the daily orchid care tips compiled here; growers should take a look quickly.
Flower lovers who grow orchids all know that, in addition to watering the substrate in the pot, orchids also need frequent water spraying on the orchid leaves. This is mainly for growing orchids on open balconies. So how exactly is spraying water on orchid leaves done in the most correct way?
1. Benefits of spraying water on orchid leaves
Spraying water on orchid leaves can not only increase air humidity, but also clean the leaf surface and prevent dust from blocking the stomata of the orchid leaves. However, spraying water on orchid leaves requires certain methods and a certain degree of control, otherwise it will be counterproductive and cause unnecessary damage.
2. How to spray water on orchid leaves
When orchids have just been watered, the pot has sufficient moisture, so the orchid leaves can temporarily not be sprayed wet. When the substrate moisture is relatively dry, during water control and seedling hardening, it is necessary to frequently spray water and mist on the leaf surface to keep the orchid leaves moist and prevent the orchid leaves from collapsing due to dehydration. At the same time, flower lovers should note that when spraying water on orchid leaves, the water used must be clean.
3. Timing for spraying water on orchid leaves
The timing for spraying water on orchid leaves is generally around sunrise and after 8 or 9 o'clock at night. At noon, when sunlight is abundant, do not spray water on the leaf surface, to prevent water droplets from remaining on the leaf surface and causing burns to the orchid leaves; in addition, spraying water on orchid leaves must not be excessive, and water droplets on the orchid leaves must not flow into the leaf heart, causing rotten heart and collapsed seedlings. Be careful to spray water on both the leaf surface and the back of the leaves.
4. Seasonal spraying
In spring, the air is humid, so the frequency of spraying water on orchid leaves can be reduced; in summer, the weather is hot, and spraying water on orchid leaves is most taboo. If water is to be sprayed on orchid leaves, it is generally best to do so late at night or in the early morning; in autumn, the weather is dry, so orchid leaves can be sprayed multiple times a day; in winter, it is generally better to spray water on orchid leaves in the evening, and after spraying, if an electric fan can be used to dry the moisture on the leaf surface, that is even better.
In my opinion, when growing orchids, water supply is very important, and spraying differs across seasons. Flower lovers, frequently spraying water on orchid leaves can make the orchid leaves glossy and bright, with healthy and beautiful leaf color and more flowers. So be sure to save the above daily orchid care tips.