When you are happily checking the growth of your orchids, you suddenly find an uninvited guest in the pot - an earthworm. At this time, you may wonder whether these wriggling creatures are the good friends or bad friends of orchids.
When it comes to earthworms, they are nature's little engineers. In the wild, they work hard to break down organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead branches into fertile soil, which provides valuable nutrients for plant growth. Earthworms also play an important role in the humus in which orchids grow.
Imagine that in the Orchid Mountains, the humus soil is fertile because of the hard work of the earthworms, providing the orchids with the nutrients they need to grow. And in our orchid pots, these hard-working little creatures are silently making the same contribution.
First of all, earthworms are the cleaners of potting soil. They weave through the soil and eat decaying roots and organic matter, preventing these substances from breeding bacteria and protecting the environment in which the orchid grows. At the same time, earthworm excrement, vermicompost manure, is a high-quality organic fertilizer. Its mild and long-lasting fertilizer not only provides nutrients for orchids, but also enhances their resistance to disease.
In addition, the activity of earthworms in the soil can also play a role in loosening the soil. For those soil-heavy planting materials, the activity of earthworms undoubtedly provides a better breathing environment for the root, preventing problems caused by potting soil compaction.
However, some people may worry that earthworms will eat the roots of orchids. Earthworms feed mainly on decaying organic matter, and they are not interested in viable langens. On the contrary, their presence can also reflect the environmental conditions of potting soil to a certain extent. For example, if the potting soil is too wet or too dry, the earthworms will react, which provides a useful reference for us to adjust the maintenance method of orchids.
Of course, we also need to be vigilant about the presence of earthworms. If there are too many earthworms in the orchid pot, it may affect the growth of the orchid. But overall, as long as the number is moderate, the benefits of earthworms for orchids are obvious.
In the actual conservation process, we can put some earthworms in the orchid pot appropriately. This not only improves the soil environment, but also provides natural nutrients for the orchid. At the same time, by observing the activity of earthworms, we can better understand the condition of the potting soil and adjust the conservation strategy in time.
So, don't panic when you find an earthworm in an orchid pot. Not only will these little creatures not cause harm to orchids, but they will become your right-hand man on the road to raising orchids. Let's embrace them with a more open and inclusive mind! After all, in nature, every living thing has its own value and meaning.