Orchid is beautiful, but difficult to maintain. This should be the sentiment of many florists. I have not been raising orchids for a long time. I have been raising orchids for more than 3 years. I have never raised any rare varieties, just some ordinary spring orchids, , molan, , etc., but I personally feel that it is difficult to raise orchids. It's still good.
The most common symptoms of orchids are lesions, spots, or root rot on the leaves. In the simplest terms, you must first understand the habits of orchids, and then raise them according to the habits of orchids in order to raise them well. I would like to share with you these few tips for raising orchids!
. Good planting material
The planting material for orchids is better. I once planted orchids in full peat soil , and the effect was very good. It can be seen that as long as the planting material is loose and breathable, it is a good plant for orchids. material.
However, the mainstream planting materials for orchids are still decomposed bark and humus soil plus some medical stone , perlite and other granular planting materials, so that the plant materials have a certain water retention capacity and good water permeability. Plant materials such as
can provide sufficient oxygen around the roots. Coupled with the rich humus brought by the plant materials, the roots will grow rapidly and avoid situations such as water accumulation and root congestion.
Whether you prepare your own plant material or buy ready-made orchid plant special plant material, before use, don’t be afraid of trouble, do a disinfection treatment, or expose it to the sun, or soak it in boiling water before use. That’s it.
, likes ventilation
Orchid likes a ventilated environment, which is determined by its habits. Its native place is in mountains, canyons and tree shades. One of the most significant characteristics of these places is that the ventilation is very good. It can be said that as long as there is ventilation Well, the orchids you raise will not be too bad.
If you want to see the actual effect of ventilation, you can observe the growth status of orchids in a well-ventilated environment and a poorly ventilated environment, and you will know. It has good ventilation, wide and green leaves, tall and tough. However, the ventilation is poor, the leaves are narrow and thin, and they are easy to droop and break.
Over time, pests and diseases will follow, and spots will appear on the leaves. Most of the reasons are caused by ventilation. Therefore, ventilation is one of the most important factors when raising orchids. This is also the reason why many florists cannot grow orchids indoors.
, multi-light
Orchids like light, but not direct light, but scattered light. To cultivate orchids indoors, you need to create such an environment, such as the living room, near the balcony, or the window sill. The environment is very good. If it is maintained outdoors, the orchid can be placed in a cool and shaded environment, such as the shade of a tree, which is very good and fits its native state.
Regarding light, the more orchids the better. Even direct light in autumn and winter is acceptable. Indoors, orchids are generally maintained near the south balcony, which can receive a little direct light and sufficient scattered light.
The purpose of this is to allow orchids to carry out sufficient photosynthesis to produce chlorophyll that makes the leaves green and pleasant. At the same time, sufficient light can also allow flower buds to differentiate quickly, promote flowering, and the floral fragrance will be more Charming, the flowers are more colorful.
. Should be moist
Orchids like a humid environment. Only when the ambient humidity reaches 70% can the growth of the orchid be satisfied, and its condition can keep it green, powerful, tough and tall. In an environment that is too dry, the leaves will curl and develop spots.
If it is maintained indoors, it is necessary to increase the air humidity for the orchid, because the indoor ambient humidity is far from what the orchid needs.This is why many large orchid farmers will equip their homes with humidifiers.
Of course, if you are raising a few pots of orchids for fun as a hobby, the only way to do a good job of moisturizing is to spray water every day. When spraying water, be careful not to spray water directly on the orchids, otherwise it will be troublesome if water gets into the leaves. If you are not careful, the stem may rot. Just spray water around it to moisturize it. If you must spray orchid leaves , please plug the center of the orchid leaf with toilet paper or cotton balls.
. Apply thin fertilizer
Apply thin fertilizer frequently, which is the most basic principle for fertilizing orchids. Orchids like a nutrient-rich environment, but when fertilizing, avoid agricultural fertilizers, and they do not like strong fertilizers that are effective but quick-acting. It is best to use decomposed organic fertilizer or sheep manure, as well as slow-release fertilizer , etc.
The only foliar fertilizer worth spraying is Huaduoduo No. 2. Many gardeners think that potassium dihydrogen phosphate is also acceptable, but I personally recommend that as a flower-stimulating fertilizer for orchids, try to use Huaduoduo No. 2. The effect is visible. And it's a mild fertilizer.
uses Huaduoduo No. 2. Every time you use it, use the small spoon provided, a small flat spoon, and mix it with 1000 grams of water. Dosing according to this ratio, use the estimated amount each time. Too much is a waste. If you keep it for next time, the effect will be greatly reduced. Therefore, when using Huaduoduo No. 2, pay attention to the dosage.
. Water control
This is also a major reason why many florists cannot grow orchids. In other words, they are watered too much. Although it likes a humid environment, it has fleshy roots, and fleshy roots. What is Gen most afraid of? They are afraid of water accumulation, so many orchids are actually watered to death.
Because its root system has a high water content, it is very drought-tolerant. To raise an orchid well, all you have to do is control the water and prefer dryness to wetness. Even if it is dry, you cannot water frequently. If you cannot control the water well, the seedlings will die.
If you don’t know how to control water, you can use the method of turning the basin, inserting bamboo sticks, etc. to see if there is a lack of water and whether it needs watering. It must be dry and thoroughly watered. After each watering, you must quickly Ventilate and drain away excess moisture as early as possible.
Conclusion:
With just these ten words and six "mantras", you can grow orchids well. Although many people will say that it will work if you look at it, but it will be useless if you do it, but just do it a few times. I am Xiaogui, and I am serious about growing flowers.
