Planting and maintenance skills of Orchid

Since ancient times, plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum have been known as the four gentlemen of flower planting in our country. orchids were once highly sought after, but many families lacked skills to grow orchids. In fact, you should not be discouraged. As long as you fully master the characteristics of orchids, you will also become an expert in orchid cultivation! Let's learn it together, and you can share it if you have a richer knowledge of orchid cultivation.

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Growing environment

If we want to raise orchids well, we must first master its growth habits. Orchids like shade, fear direct sunlight, like humid environment, afraid of drying, like fertile soil rich in organic matter, and grow in a well-ventilated environment.

Wild environment

Reasonable selection of planting medium

The root of orchid belongs to fleshy root, which is rich in water and has an ordinary effect on respiration, so there are certain requirements for planting media. Generally, potted plants should not choose soil as far as possible, because the soil is easy to harden in the process of watering. Causing poor root breathing is not conducive to root growth and development, which will cause a large number of rotting roots. Therefore, I suggest that we can choose fermented pine bark, peanut shell, water moss and so on to grow orchids is the best, the above medium is organic matter, it can continue to provide fertilizer effect. Second, there is no stagnant water in the gap, which is conducive to root breathing and stretching.

Pine bark

Peanut shell

Correct watering

Rain Water can be collected under certain conditions, and river water (spring) watering is the best. Tap water had better precipitate for two days. Watering should not be too frequent. You can use your hands to remove the medium and feel dry before you need watering. It is a secret to everyone on the highway. Putting pot water next to the flowerpot or hydroponic pot can increase air humidity, which is more conducive to the growth of orchids.

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Choose the right flowerpot

Try to choose rough pottery or purple sand flowerpot, which is more conducive to ventilation.

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Culture environment

Orchids are afraid of direct sunlight, so try to put them in a cool, ventilated place with less dust.

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As long as you master the above points, you will become an orchid master, so orchid cultivation is not so difficult.