Have you raised orchids, orchids are one of the oldest flowers planted in our country, known as "national orchids", and now they have become famous flowers in the world.
In fact, as far as I know, there is a special orchid market in Chencun, and I can say that I have seen many people who are very obsessed with orchids, especially some orchids, which are tens of thousands, so they need to be taken care of.
Of course, the climatic conditions are very different in different regions, and the planting materials, water quality, fertilizers, and flower pots for planting orchids are all different, so the experience is not necessarily suitable in other regions.
Then here are some methods and precautions on how to farm orchids, I hope it will help you.
What soil substrate is suitable for orchid growth?It's easy to say, it's loose, breathable, and well-drained soil. However, since ancient times and the present, the Lan people have gone through countless exploration experiments in the process of selecting soil substrates, such as the ancient Lan books, the experience sharing of the modern Lan family, there are many explorations, before the middle of the last century, the Lan people mostly use mountain soil, pond mud and other orchid planting, and the results are found to be quite good.
But I'm going to introduce two particularly classic recipes.
The first classic formula: 60% of phytogem + 30% of fairy soil + 10% of snake wood
This formula is a classic formula that has been verified by thousands of orchid friends, and it is very practical and suitable for most fine orchids. As for the proportion, don't be too stubborn, some use 65% of the planting stone and 35% of the fairy soil is also good, in fact, it is not so accurate, just an approximation.
The second universal formula: phytolite 40% + volcanic stone 30% + bark 30%.
The cost of this formula is lower than the previous one, and it is also one of the common formulas, in addition, the phytolite and volcanic stone bark can also be replaced with similar planting materials, such as fairy soil, pond foundation stone, perlite, diatomaceous earth, peaty soil, coconut peat, etc., the purpose is to reduce costs, the principle is to maintain loose and breathable, mainly hard materials.
Secondly, it is also important to provide the orchid with proper light. Different orchid species have different light needs, and in general, orchids prefer scattered light and avoid strong direct sunlight. During the summer months, proper shade is required to prevent sunburn.
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In addition, if it is said that raising orchids and preparing a suitable orchid substrate is called half the success, then, watering measures in place, it can be said that the orchid can survive, as for whether it is good or not, it is another matter. Watering orchids requires skill, the fleshy roots of orchids like moisture and are not waterlogged, and because they have false bulbs, they are more resistant to drought. Too much watering often causes the roots to breathe poorly, resulting in root rot or diseaseIt is less prone to root atrophy and poor growth, which is not conducive to hair roots.
Orchid watering is nothing more than sprinkling, irrigation, and soaking, which one is appropriate, so it depends on the environment and your actual situation.
Sprinkling:Also called spraying, watering with a shower head or spray nozzle, this method is relatively slow, which can make the orchid soil watered thoroughly from top to bottom, and this method is generally adopted. Some people think that the spray method is easy to pour water into the center of the leaf, but in fact, as long as the ventilation is convenient, there is no need to worry at all.
Watering:This way to take the pot spoon utensils from the side of the orchid watering, due to the water out, fast flow, inexperienced orchid friends, see the water below to think "watered through", in fact, some places and soil have not been watered, so it is easy to appear uneven watering. The remedy is to water as slowly as possible, not too much.
Dipping pots:This is the bottom-up method of watering, where the orchid pot is immersed in a bucket of water, no more than a false bulb. The advantage is that it saves water, one water is used for multiple purposes, and the watering is very evenly in place;The disadvantage is that it is easy to spread germs, and if there is a pot of viruses, it can be easily spread. Therefore, this watering method should be carried out under the premise of safe disinfection and no germs.
In addition, fertilization is also essential. Orchids need the right amount of nutrients to support their growth. It is recommended to use a special fertilizer for orchids, and apply fertilizer according to the ratio on the instructions. Be careful not to over-fertilize to avoid root damage.
Finally, it is important to note that orchids are perennial plants that need to be pruned and repotted regularly. Pruning is mainly to remove diseased branches, weak branches, and overly dense branches to promote the growth and flowering of orchids. Repotting is done when the roots of the orchid are covered with potting soil, providing more space for them to grow.
The above are the methods and precautions for cultivating orchids. Remember, farming orchids requires patience and care, and only with the right care can they thrive.