As a common ornamental plant, orchids are favored for their beautiful flower posture and elegant temperament. However, while we love orchids, it is also important to take care of them. In this paper, the contradiction between the preference of orchids for a moist environment and the fear of waterlogging of fleshy roots, as well as how to avoid root rot and black spot caused by excessive humidity in the maintenance process.
1.Orchids have a preference for moisture and fleshy roots that are resistant to waterlogging.
The environment in which orchids grow is often described as "moist" because their leaves and flowers are humid and prefer to grow in relatively humid environments. At the same time, however, orchids have fleshy roots and do not require as much water as other plants. Once the succulent root system of orchids is too wet, it is easy to cause root rot, which will affect the healthy growth of orchids.
2.Effect of excessive humidity on orchids.
Root rot problem: When the roots of orchids are exposed to too humid environment for a long time, it is easy to cause root rot and lose the function of absorbing water and nutrients, resulting in the overall growth of orchids being stunted.
Occurrence of black spot disease: Excessive humidity can also easily induce black spot disease in orchids. Melanoma is a fungal infection that often breeds in humid environments and poses a serious threat to the health of orchids.
3.How to avoid over-humidity problems.
Control the amount of watering: When caring for orchids, it is important to control the amount of watering and avoid too much and too frequent watering, especially when the weather is humid and rainy.
Proper drainage: The orchid maintenance container should have a good drainage design to ensure that water does not accumulate at the bottom and avoid the roots being soaked in water for a long time.
Enhanced ventilation: Improving the ventilation of the orchid growing environment is also an important means to prevent excessive humidity, which can be achieved by adding vents, regular ventilation, etc.
Conclusion: Although orchids prefer a moist growing environment, excessive wetting is a threat to the fleshy root system of orchids. Too much humidity can easily lead to root rot and black spot disease, which brings hidden dangers to the health of orchids. Therefore, when maintaining orchids, it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the amount of watering, draining water reasonably, enhancing ventilation, and avoiding the occurrence of excessive humidity.
Conclusion: The maintenance of orchids requires careful care, especially in controlling moisture. Only by ensuring that the orchids grow in the right environment can they grow healthy and strong and bloom beautifully. Hopefully, the tips provided in this article will help orchid lovers to grow healthy and strong at home.