Monthly affairs of orchid cultivation and management

In January, the final frost and the first snow Greater Cold season, except Jiangnan rarely 0 ℃, the monthly average temperature is about 5-10 ℃, in order to ensure orchid robust and safe winter, generally hang curtains, close the window to prevent cold invasion, closed conditions should increase light radiation and ventilation, timely open the window to breathe, keep warm at 10-12 ℃, not less than 5 ℃ at night. If the weather basin soil is too dry, it is appropriate to permeate at noon, and it is better for orchids to see more sunshine.

In February, although every spring in the first ten days, there is still spring cold, with an average monthly increase of 1-2 ℃, and the spring grass is generally ready to bloom. Pay attention to the warm basin and open more windows for ventilation. In particular, Chunlan or Chunjian, Mulan, should be more exposed to the sun, pay attention to the change of direction how beautiful flowers, leaving only one or two seedlings open. Pay attention to moisturizing and washing leaves, and make good observation records. To correct his name by participating in the orchid exhibition.

In March, the temperature is getting warmer and the monthly average temperature is about 10 ℃. Cymbidium is generally open, selected products are planted, and herbal fertilizer is applied to Cymbidium. At this time, it is also a good time to select grass.

In April, the temperature rises gradually, the wind is mild and sunny, the monthly average temperature is 15 ℃-18 ℃, there is light rain and more southwest wind, and the old leaves sprout and sprout. Pay attention to the dry and wet mix, which is a good time to turn the basin and change the soil.

In May, the temperature rises and the monthly average is about 20 ℃. Pay attention to disease prevention and pest control, seed buds break the soil and grow, and topdressing can be carried out.

In June, the monthly average of 25 ℃ began to heat, entering the "plum rain season", rainy, humid and hot, overcast and yang, luxuriant green grass, sparse brake. When the seed bud grows, pay attention to the change of the bud tip, which is overcast and Cymbidium can be slightly sunny, which is conducive to the growth of new grass and continue to be fertilized.

In July, the climate turned to high temperature, with a monthly average of more than 30 ℃, strong shade and enhanced ventilation and cooling. To prevent the strong wind, spray the foliar water mist frequently. Xia Qiulan blossoms one after another, pay attention to selected records and planting.

August is similar to July, with a monthly average of 35 ℃, with many showers. Pay attention to watering in the morning and evening to prevent diseases and insects. All kinds of orchid buds show the soil surface, new roots and grass have grown, and the basin surface has cracks that can be filled at any time.

In September, the turn of autumn, the monthly average is 32 ℃. When it comes to "White Dew", it is occasionally dry, which can strengthen the watering and shading, and fertilize the weak seedlings for the last time. "the Autumn Equinox" in the last ten days of the 23rd is the most suitable time of the year to turn the basin and ramet.

In October, the monthly average is about 20 ℃, the gas turns to autumn cool, depending on the basin soil dry and wet watering, trim the basin, remove the autumn bud. If autumn buds occur, chase the fat and water again. There is more sunshine and more flowers.

In November, the monthly average is 15 ℃, there is a chill in the morning and evening, pay attention to frost prevention, some of the selected flowers can be rotated once every three or five days. This is a good time to buy spring orchids and cold orchids. If there is no flower cold orchid in ten days, the orchid can be maintained in the room.

In December, in the cold winter, before the "heavy Snow" festival, all orchid pots are either placed under the porch or maintained in a closed room.