How to cultivate orchids in four seasons

How to cultivate orchids in four seasons

Orchid is a traditional famous flower in China, which is elegant and holy, represents the temperament and civilization of the Chinese nation, and is often cherished and advocated by people. However, people still think that "orchids are difficult to raise", but in fact they are not. Orchids are native to the valley forest and keep company with plants. They are not proud and tender. As long as they are familiar with and master their ecological habits and strive to create environmental conditions suitable for their growth, they can be raised well. Chinese ancients had the experience of raising orchids with the "four precepts" for a long time. That is, "do not come out in spring, not in summer, not dry in autumn, not wet in winter".

"Spring does not come out", that is, orchids like to be wet, windy and dry in spring, and the temperature is relatively low. in order to avoid being damaged by cold wind, orchids can not go out in spring, so they should be kept indoors in half-light. But Chunlan and Lilan need to be placed in a sunny place near the windowsill.

"Summer is not the sun" that is, orchids like shade, cool, avoid direct sunlight, especially afraid of hot sun exposure. Therefore, it is necessary to cultivate in a cool and well-ventilated semi-shade place in summer. The shade tolerance of orchids is the most serious, followed by Jian Lan, Chunlan and Huilan need more sunshine.

"Autumn is not dry", that is, orchids (especially Jianlan) are in the bud stage in autumn, and they like the moist and cool environment best. if the potted soil or air is dry, it is disadvantageous to their growth and development, and the leaves are easy to wither and yellow and drop buds, and affect the flowering of the following year. Therefore, the amount of water watered in autumn should be increased appropriately, and often sprayed on the leaves. The Autumn Equinox before and after the appropriate application of more mature dilute liquid fertilizer, flowering can be sprayed 1-2 times 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate or root ash water, which is very beneficial to promote the development of roots, stems and flowers of orchids.

"Winter is not wet" that is, orchids are dormant in winter and need to be watered moderately. It is generally appropriate to keep the basin soil dry and wet. If overwatered, the root will rot easily. Only ink orchid blossoms in winter, so the amount of water should be more.