Can I keep orchids and water them frequently in summer?

For any kind of plant and flower to grow smoothly and spend spring, summer, autumn and winter safely every year, proper moisture is naturally essential. Can orchid plants be watered frequently in summer? It mainly depends on the culture environment of orchids and the proportion of materials used to grow orchids.

In summer, the temperature is high, the water evaporation of orchid leaves and pots is large, and orchid plants grow faster, so the water demand of orchid plants is higher than that of other seasons. Therefore, it is very necessary to water the orchid plants. However, this diligent watering is moderate in practice. It must be considered in many aspects according to the actual humidity of Zhilan environment, weather conditions and the proportion of plant materials.

First, the environmental humidity of Zhilan District. In general, the environmental humidity in the Zhilan area is much higher than that in the normal place, which is more suitable for the growth of orchid plants. if the environmental humidity is high, even if the basin is relatively dry, the orchid will grow as usual. But sometimes due to various reasons, the humidity of the orchid environment is relatively low, the orchid root system can not absorb water from the air, and the orchid growth will be hindered, so it is necessary to water the orchid pot to meet the normal growth needs of the orchid plant. At the same time, it can also increase the amount of water sprinkled on the ground and increase the humidity of the environment of Zhilan synchronously.

Second, the material and collocation proportion of cultivated plant materials. The planting materials of orchids are usually made of materials that are relatively loose and breathable, have good drainage and have certain water absorption function. However, due to different regions and different collocation habits of cultivated orchid plants, each orchid uses different materials, proportion and particle size. The plant materials prepared in this way are different in watering frequency. For example: if the proportion of fermented mature pine bark and gold plant stone is matched at 3:1 and 1:1, the content of pine bark at 3:1 is more, its water absorption and the moisture durability of the material will certainly be more than the 1:1 ratio, and the moisture durability will be longer. Therefore, the 1:1 proportion of plant materials should be watered more frequently. Orchids planted with 3:1 plant materials can wait three or two more days before watering.

Third, the problem of particle size of plant material. The materials for growing orchids, whether soft or hard, can be mixed and used with a particle size of about 0.3 to 1.5cm, without the need for separation of size. However, when many orchid friends are planting orchid seedlings, the particle size of some of the plants used is relatively small, about 0.5-0.8cm. No matter what kind of material, the particle size is a little smaller, its air permeability, leachability is much worse, so the frequency can not be too frequent. And some orchids in the cultivation of orchids, use some large particles of material, and bark type of soft plant is less, so its water absorption will be smaller, the duration of moisture will also be shorter. In order not to affect the normal growth of orchid plants, the watering frequency should be increased. The plant material has poor water absorption and strong air permeability, so it is necessary to water it frequently. Watering a little water frequently is beneficial to the growth of orchid roots, and the water leaking from the basin can also increase the air humidity of the environment. Therefore, whether orchid plants need to be watered frequently in summer, the material and particle size of the plant are also very important.

Fourth, the watering frequency is determined according to the weather conditions. For orchids cultivated in outdoor shade, the watering frequency should be determined according to the weather. Dry without rain for a long time, you can water orchids frequently, and often sprinkle water on the ground to increase environmental humidity. Encounter continuous rainy weather, not only to stop watering orchid plants, but also to do a good job of rain protection if necessary.

Therefore, the watering of orchids in summer is determined according to the above basic conditions. It is not that random watering is good for orchids. Water is the source of life, but when there is too much water, the root system of orchid will rot, when it is lacking, it will shrivel up and inhibit the growth of plants. In short, the watering frequency of orchids should be determined according to the humidity of the orchid environment, the material collocation of the culture soil, the strength of the grains and the actual conditions of weather, humidity and temperature.