How to raise orchids in winter and the culture methods of orchids in winter

As a more common plant in life, orchids like to grow in a cool environment, so they are more hardy and suitable for breeding at home, and in winter, there is no need to worry about plants freezing to death. however, many people do not know how to raise orchids in winter, so plants often wither in the process of breeding, so let's go with the editor to understand the methods of orchid culture in winter.

First, how to raise orchids in winter

Although orchids are tropical plants, they are not resistant to drought and are afraid of direct sunlight, so they like to grow in a cool environment, so the winter climate is just in line with the growth of orchids, just breeding it indoors, properly watering and fertilizing, and then maintaining a ventilated growth environment, plants can grow luxuriantly.

However, the temperature of the plant growth environment should not be too low, otherwise frostbite will also occur. Generally speaking, it is best to keep the indoor temperature above 5 degrees Celsius, so that plants can be effectively avoided from frostbite. And it is also conducive to the normal growth of plants.

2. Culture methods of orchids in winter

1. Enter the room to keep warm

Although orchids like to grow in a cool environment, but in winter, it can not be put in indoor breeding, generally speaking, it is best to breed it indoors, and then do a good heat preservation measures, so that plants can safely through the cold winter, will not suddenly appear frostbite.

2. Control watering

"Don't dry in summer and autumn, and don't get wet in winter and spring." this is the orchid cultivation experience summed up by our predecessors. Orchids are mostly dormant in winter, requiring less water, and the pot soil can be slightly moist. If the basin soil is really dry, it can be used for spraying water with similar room temperature around noon on a sunny day to keep the basin soil slightly wet. Orchids had better be watered with Rain Water or snow water. If tap water is used, it can be used after drying for two days.

3. Pest control

The air is dry in winter and the occurrence of diseases and insect pests is less. But indoor maintenance, if the humidity is larger, not necessarily, to timely symptomatic spray. Usually maintenance, but also to carry out protective spraying, the use of Bordeaux liquid spraying basin soil and the ground around the basin, can reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests in the second year.

4. Ventilation environment

Orchids like a warm, humid and well-ventilated environment. Indoor stoves in the north should keep the basin away from the fire. Around noon on a sunny day, the orchid should open the window for ventilation, or put the basin in an outdoor shelter from the wind.