What season do orchids bloom in? A detailed guide to care precautions

Applying fertilizer: The principle for fertilizing orchids is that not fertilizing is not acceptable, but fertilizing too much or heavily is even worse. Generally speaking, when new leaf buds emerge, a small amount of mild fertilizer can be applied several times. The Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox, and about 20 days after the flowers fade, are all fairly suitable times. The best time to fertilize is in the evening, then water once with clear water the next morning. Apply once every 2 to 3 weeks. At the same time, spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every 20 days to encourage bud formation and blooming. Fertilizing according to leaf color is a fairly reliable method: if the leaves look yellow and thin, it is a lack of fertilizer and topdressing should be applied; if they are dark and the leaf tips are scorched, it is too much fertilizer and fertilization should be stopped. Fertilizer must be fully decomposed; undecomposed fertilizer cannot be used, and human feces and urine are taboo. Key watering points:

(1) During the orchid's blooming period and the period when leaf buds are emerging, water a little less.

(2) In summer, water in the early morning or evening, and do not water too much; in autumn, the amount of watering can be increased appropriately.

(3) In dry seasons, spray every evening. When spraying, spray upward so the mist droplets are fine and even, moistening the leaf surface and making the ground damp, which increases air humidity. Sometimes it is best to spray several times a day. When watering, water from the edge of the pot; do not pour directly onto the crown, and do not water at noon.

(4) In winter, although watering can be greatly reduced, it does not mean not watering at all; be careful not to let the potting soil dry out completely. At the end of winter and the beginning of spring, if watering causes the leaf blades and leaf sheaths to become wet along their length, wait until they dry in the sun before moving them indoors to avoid rot. Key pruning points: During orchid cultivation, dead and yellowed old leaves and diseased or pest-damaged leaves should be continually cut off to improve ventilation. After flower buds emerge from the soil, each plant should keep one strong flower bud and the rest should be cut off to avoid consuming too many nutrients and affecting the next year's blooming. After the flowers fade, the flower stalk should be cut off. Repotting the potting soil:

(1) For repotting orchids and introducing new plants, the best time is from the autumn cool to the "little Indian summer" of October. Orchids need to be repotted once every two years; repotting too early or too frequently is unfavorable to the growth of the orchid plant.

(2) Some orchids cultivated in small "orchid pots" grow well, and when the number of orchid seedlings reaches six or more, they should be repotted once a year.

(3) For those orchids with poor growth and severe scorching at the leaf tips, there may be root rot, or the soil may no longer be suitable. At this time, they should all be repotted promptly. Emergency repotting can be done at any time, but attention must be paid to keeping warm and retaining moisture after repotting.