Watering methods of orchids all the year round

Orchids like to grow in a cool and humid environment, the so-called moisture does not mean that a large amount of water must be irrigated in the soil, but to give it the necessary humidity suitable for growth. The leaves of orchids are thicker, covered with horny layer, and have large pseudobulbs and fleshy roots. they can not only store certain nutrients, but also accumulate a certain amount of water for self-regulation in short-term drying, so it is not easy to dry out quickly. However, the metabolism is affected by the excessive drying of the soil, the desiccation of the pseudo-corm or the loss of water from other tissues. Such as too much water, resulting in stagnant water in the soil, poor air permeability, blocking root permeability, and affecting the absorption of water, easy to cause rotten roots.

After "the Beginning of Spring", the climate gradually warmed, the orchid turned to the normal growth stage, the stamens gradually elongated, and the soil should be kept moist. In the sunny noon, move the potted orchids in batches in the outdoor sun to wash off the leaves and accumulate dirt so as not to block the stomata and keep the mud layer moist (especially high basin type, the mud layer is higher than the basin mouth, easy to dry). If it is found that the basin mud layer is too white, it must be poured several times until there is a water leak in the basin bottom drain hole.

After the "sting-startling", figs and cymbidium have just been moved out of the open air for cultivation. Due to the wind and sun, the potted soil is easy to dry, especially the new root tips and bud points of the roots begin to sprout, so daily watering should be done frequently, but the amount of water should not be too much. After "the Beginning of Summer", the flowering period of Cymbidium and Cymbidium has passed, and the soil moisture of potted orchids after flowering should be slightly drier than that of ordinary potted orchids, because after flowering, most of them have a short period of semi-dormancy, slow growth and less leaf evaporation. Since June, the weather is getting hotter, and the growth rate of seed grass (that is, buds) accelerates and begins to break out of the soil gradually. at this time, we should pay more attention to soil moisture, often spray leaves with clear water and wet orchid platform, forming a certain humid microclimate, which is beneficial to seed grass to grow and release leaves, but when entering the rainy season, it is often moldy and rainy, resulting in high humidity. On the contrary, watering should be controlled or even places to avoid rain should be controlled at this time. Black spots and patches (commonly known as partridge spots) often occur on the leaves, which are the most vulnerable in Chunlan and vegetarian heart-shaped leaves. After ambush, in the hot and hot period, in addition to strengthening shading, but also often carefully maintain a certain amount of soil moisture. If you find that the humidity in the shade shed is not enough, the basin surface is easy to dry, and the green cloud grass grows old and soft, you must sprinkle water on the orchid platform up and down and on the sidewalk or adjacent walls to increase moisture and reduce water consumption in orchid grass.

After White Dew, the temperature gradually turns cool in autumn, and there is night dew, the growth of new grass has stopped, and Lan Rui breaks the soil and grows slowly. at this time, the amount of irrigation can be reduced, but if the basin mud is found to be dry, it must be watered to a degree of moisture.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the temperature is often on the high side, the air is too dry, such as underwatering, the mud layer in the basin is often slightly cracked or shelled with the basin wall, and so on. This phenomenon is commonly known as "water chestnut dryness" in the south of the Yangtze River. Orchid pots are most vulnerable to injury and affect growth. Stamens are wilted, or flowers are stiff in the coming year, and pedicels are shortened. So, it's time to water it sooner or later.

In late autumn, the new grass of potted orchid has changed from new green to old thick, and the stamens have large coat and shell. If it is wet and rainy for a long time, black spots are most likely to occur on the new leaves, and the stamens often have the phenomenon of "rotten clothes" (that is, bract shell rot). At this time, we should try to avoid the rain, or reduce the amount of irrigation, more exposed to the sun. When the weather turns colder, it can be watered at intervals of several days and exposed to full-time sunlight.

The annual watering degree should also be based on the actual temperature, pot size, number of plants, variety characteristics, and local conditions. Generally speaking, the watering time should be carried out in the morning in spring and autumn, before sunrise and sunset in hot summer, at the top of sunrise in early winter and early spring, and watering after slightly warmer temperatures. When entering the room for the winter, it must be watered around noon on a sunny day.

When watering, you usually have to wait until the basin must be dry (the soil is white). For example, the medicine must be injected on the first day, and then watered the next day. Watering must be done sooner or later in spring, in summer, in autumn, and at noon in winter. Watering must be thorough. Spray thoroughly on the leaf surface, you can soak thoroughly with pots and buckets, generally soaking for two or three minutes.

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In addition to watering with a spray gun, there is also a basin soaking method, that is, the orchid basin is immersed in water to let the water pass through the holes at the bottom of the basin and slowly infiltrate the mud layer. This method, although can make the basin mud absorb enough water, but if just turned the pot newly planted potted orchid should not be immersed too deep, only the basin waist can be. If it is too deep and the basin surface is too deep, due to the pressure of water, the new water in the basin is easy to float, causing the mud layer to be loose and the root system can not coincide well with the soil. When taken out in a saturated state, too much water can be excreted gradually, but the mud pile has been loosened. At this time, you must gently press the meter with your fingers to make it tighter. If the mouth of the basin is too old, it is one of the ideal methods to use the soaking method to make up the humidity.

There is a saying in our country: "dry orchid and wet chrysanthemum". The essence of this sentence should be understood relatively, which only refers to the different degrees of water requirements of the two plants. Although orchids like to be dry, they actually like to grow in a wet environment that is dry but not dry. The forefathers of Yilan in China said: "Spring is moist, summer and autumn is wet, and winter is moist and dry", which fully illustrates the reason why orchids require dryness and humidity in different periods. I will publish orchid knowledge and pictures every day, take you in-depth understanding of orchids, teach you to easily raise orchids, you can always ask me or leave a message below if you don't understand orchids. If my knowledge brings you help, I hope you can help me or forward it to help more people!