What is the floral meaning of the Dream Fragrance Orchid? A detailed guide to winter care and management

The indoor mini bouquet that has been asked about countless times - the fragrant orchid (Oncidium)

The fragrant orchid, also called "little fragrant orchid," belongs to the genus Oncidium in the orchid family. Its plant is compact, its flower stems are light and drooping, and its flowers are small and densely packed, like a group of lively little butterflies dancing in the wind. And it has a rich fragrance, that sweet yet fresh scent; placed indoors, the whole room is filled with this aroma~

The flower language of the fragrant orchid is "happy and carefree, forget your worries"

Many flower lovers fail to grow the fragrant orchid well in winter; in fact, mastering these few little tips can keep it lively even in the cold winter.

Light: The fragrant orchid loves light. In winter the sunlight is soft, so place it on a sunny south-facing balcony indoors and let it fully enjoy sunbathing; ensuring 6hours or more of light per day can promote flower bud differentiation and make the flowers bloom more and more vibrantly.

Temperature: Its suitable growing temperature is 15-25°C, and the indoor room temperature in winter must not be lower than 10°C. Indoors in the north with heating, the temperature is easier to control; in the south where there is no heating, you can use a plastic bag to "build a little greenhouse" for the plant to keep it warm. At night when the temperature is low, try to keep the fragrant orchid away from the window.

Watering: In winter the fragrant orchid grows slowly and needs less water, so control the watering frequency and water about once every 10-15days. When watering, pour slowly along the edge of the pot, and the water temperature should be close to room temperature to avoid shocking the roots. To judge whether it is time to water, you can insert a finger 2-3cm into the soil; if it feels dry, you can water.

Fertilizing: Before winter begins, you can apply a thin phosphorus-potassium fertilizer once to strengthen the plant's cold resistance, but during the slow-growth period in winter you should stop fertilizing to avoid burning the roots. Wait until it warms up in spring, when the plant resumes growth, then fertilize again.

Ventilation: Many people worry in winter that their plants will freeze, so they keep doors and windows tightly closed, which is bad for the fragrant orchid's growth. Choose a warm midday and open the windows to ventilate for 1-2hours, keeping the air circulating, which can reduce the breeding of pests and diseases