Methods and matters needing attention in Orchid Culture

Methods and matters needing attention in Orchid Culture

1. Soil

When raising orchids, choose the soil it likes, which is dominated by humus soil. We can buy this kind of soil directly, or we can cultivate it by ourselves. pay attention to the need to make the soil breathable better, so as to be conducive to its growth.

2. Fertilization

Orchids like fertilizer, before planting, to put some base fertilizer in the culture soil to make it grow faster, after the growth period, the amount of fertilizer will be larger, so we must ensure that the amount of fertilizer is sufficient. When applying, choose liquid fertilizer or foliar fertilizer and make the fertilizer concentration a little smaller.

3. Change the soil

In the process of raising orchids, it is necessary to change the soil regularly every year, so that it can be more conducive to its growth, while changing the soil, it can also be fertilized properly, but pay attention to the appropriate amount of fertilizer, not too much, to prevent root burning.

4. Watering

Watering is very important for orchids. If the temperature is high in summer, the water evaporates faster, and it can be watered once a day. If it is spring and autumn, it can be watered every two or three days. If it is winter, it should be watered less or not to prevent frost damage.

5. Temperature

Orchids require very high temperature, neither too high nor too low. In winter, to put it indoors, and pay attention to open the window ventilation, so that the air becomes smooth, the temperature should not be too low. In summer, it should be properly shaded, and the temperature should not be too high. It is best to keep it in a cool and ventilated place.

6. Pruning

In the process of orchid growth, yellow leaves are always produced for various reasons, so we need to cut them off in time to prevent the loss of water and nutrients, so that it can grow better.

7. Lighting

Orchids like light, the more light will make its leaves more colorful, branches are also more robust, but do not let its exposure, as long as astigmatism.