How to raise orchids indoors in summer, and a complete collection of indoor culture methods of orchids in summer

As one of the four gentlemen in flowers, orchids are very sensitive to their environment, that is to say, it takes a certain level to raise orchids, especially in summer. The temperature is too high and the sun is too strong, so orchids need to be cultivated indoors. There is a difference between indoor and outdoor nursing. Today, what I want to introduce is how to keep orchids indoors in summer, in addition to giving them light, temperature, humidity and moisture, but also pay attention to insect control and rotting roots.

1. Indoor culture methods of orchids in summer 1. Lighting

Orchids are particularly sensitive to their own environment. There are many varieties of orchids, most of which need sufficient light. However, the summer light is too strong for many orchids. The best way to deal with it is to move it indoors. How to keep orchids indoors in summer? The first is light.

Although it is moved indoors to avoid the sun, we have to give it light. According to the varieties of orchids, we can give them a suitable location to ensure suitable lighting; like shady orchids, can be placed in the light but can not be found in the position, such as: Oncidium, Dendrobium, American orchid, etc.; like medium light, such as Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, can be placed indoors facing east and west. Like the sunny, put in the south and winter, the light is more, but the noon sunlight can not be direct position.

2. Temperature and humidity

Orchids are kept indoors in summer and should be ventilated to control the temperature. Orchids are tropical plants, like damp and warm, and generally can withstand heat. Indoor farming in summer, we should pay attention to watering, at the same time, to maintain a humid environment, by spraying water to the leaves can cool and moisturize, after spraying water must maintain air circulation, otherwise easy to breed bacteria.

3. Watering

The drainage of orchid mud is very good, if it is other soil culture, it should also be breathable and drained. In summer, indoor orchids should be often watered to keep the soil moist, but be careful not to have stagnant water, otherwise it is easy to rot at the roots.

4. Fertilization

When the summer temperature is too high, orchids are raised indoors, which is actually a dormant and resting stage, which basically does not require fertilization. Orchids themselves do not require high fertility, usually do not need to fertilize too much, when there are new leaves grow, you can apply a little thin fertilizer.

Matters needing attention for indoor culture of orchids in summer 1. Insect control

When orchids are cultured indoors in summer, it is easy to produce shell insects and aphids. If the orchid gives birth to shell insects, the initial number is small, it can be removed manually, and the quantity can be sprayed with pesticides; if there are aphids, they can only be sprayed with insecticides because they are very small and not easy to see.

2. Rotten root

Indoor orchid culture in summer, the amount of water is difficult to control, too dry and wet will affect the health of orchids. Many flower friends do not understand the growth habits of orchids. After moving indoors in summer, watering is out of control, so that the roots of orchids rot. The treatment method is to turn the soil and air, dry the roots, and then water frequently, but not too much each time, and there can be no stagnant water in the basin soil.

The value of orchids 1. Ornamental

Orchid was rated as one of the top ten famous flowers, mainly ornamental value, many varieties, the price is also relatively high, indoor display of several plants, immediately feel to improve a level. In addition, the orchid blossoms every year, the fragrance of the flowers is elegant and exhilarating, and it is indispensable for many important occasions.

2. Edible and medicinal uses

Like jasmine and honeysuckle, orchids can make tea and drink, and orchids can also make soup, which is its edible value; in addition, orchids can nourish yin and moisten the lungs, clear heat and detoxify, and Langen decoction can treat pertussis; orchids can treat vomiting. Therefore, orchids have high medicinal value.