The cold winter makes people cherish the green plants at home more, and the orchid is one of the eye-catching flowers. However, the issue of whether orchids are suitable for outdoor use in winter has attracted widespread attention and controversy. As a blogger about flower cultivation, I feel the need to answer this question for flower lovers and provide professional maintenance advice to keep orchids alive in the cold winter.
1.Sensitivity of orchids to temperature.
Orchids, as tropical plants, are highly sensitive to temperature. In general, the vast majority of orchids are more adapted to warm environments and are vulnerable to low temperatures. Cold weather in winter can cause orchids to freeze and wither, so it's important to be cautious about keeping orchids outside.
2.Winter care recommendations for orchids.
a.Indoor wintering: A warm indoor environment is more in line with the growth needs of most orchids. In winter, try to keep your orchids indoors and choose a well-ventilated, sunny location. Avoid exposure to cold windows to protect against direct wind.
b.Wintering outdoors: If the orchid has adapted to the current outdoor environment and the winter temperature is warmer, consider placing it outdoors, but you need to adapt to the transition in advance. Choose a location that is relatively sheltered from the wind and have plenty of sunlight, and use shade nets to protect the plants from too cold weather.
c.Cold-proof measures: Whether you choose to overwinter indoors or outdoors, you need to pay attention to cold-proof measures. On cold nights, you can use mulch or pot covers to protect your orchids from frost damage. Raise the ambient temperature appropriately, either with the help of room heating equipment or lights.
3.Considerations for special orchid species.
Some orchid varieties are more adaptable to cold, such as phalaenopsis. These orchids also overwinter relatively safely in cold climates. However, for some greenhouse orchids or rainforest-growing varieties, it is more advisable to provide a stable indoor environment during the cold winter.
Conclusion: To decide whether to put orchids outdoors in winter, many factors such as orchid species, local climate, and maintenance experience should be comprehensively considered. In most cases, it is wiser to keep your orchids indoors to help keep them healthy. For orchids that are accustomed to the outdoor environment, it is also necessary to adapt to the transition in advance and take cold protection measures to ensure that they can survive the cold season safely.
Whether it is in the warm interior or the cold outdoors, every orchid leaf is our meticulous care and painstaking efforts, looking forward to blooming more brilliant colors in spring.
References: 1] Guide to the Cultivation and Maintenance of Orchids, Press, Year.
2] Plant Growth and Environment, Press, year.