Orchids are the favorite of many flower lovers. But orchids are a "squeamish bag", and it takes a little effort to maintain them. Today, let's talk about the two keys in orchid maintenance: material selection and repotting. With these two things in mind, your orchid will be able to thrive and bloom!
First, the selection of materials: suitable is the best
To raise orchids, choosing the right planting material is the key. The planting material is like the "soil" of the orchid, providing nutrients and the environment for the orchid to grow. There are a variety of planting materials on the market, including organic, inorganic, and specially made for orchids. Remember, there is no perfect planting material, only the right one for you is the best.
You can choose the planting material according to the growth of the orchid, your own maintenance habits, and environmental conditions. For example, if your orchid is weak, you can choose a nutrient-dense organic plant, or if you want to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases, an inorganic plant may be more suitable for you. Of course, mixing is also a good option, as long as you can master the proportions and mix of each plant.
2. Turning the pot: timing is as important as method
Turning over pots is a university question in orchid conservation. When to turn it, how to turn it?
First of all, it is necessary to grasp the timing of the potting. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the best times. The temperature in these two seasons is moderate, and the orchid is in the vigorous growth period, and it is easy to resume growth after repotting. Of course, the specific time depends on the growth of the orchid and the environmental conditions.
Next is the method of turning the pot. Before turning the pot, prepare new planting materials and suitable pots. In the process of turning the pot, it is necessary to minimize the damage to the orchid, handle it gently to avoid damaging the root system. After turning the pot, it should be watered in time and placed in a well-ventilated, semi-shady place for maintenance for a period of time to allow the orchid to adapt to the new environment.
3. Watering: Wet and dry is the key
In addition to material selection and repotting, watering is also a part of orchid maintenance that cannot be ignored. Orchids like a moist environment, but they are afraid of waterlogging, so when watering, they should follow the principle of "dry and wet". You can judge whether you need to water and the amount of watering by observing the growth of orchids and touching the dryness and wetness of the potting soil.
Fourth, avoid frequent redressing and potting
Finally, we would like to remind everyone to avoid frequent redressing and potting. Orchids need a stable environment to grow, and too frequent changes can adversely affect them. So don't change the planting material and repot easily unless necessary!