- Orchids are beautiful potted flowers that require proper care to bloom for many years.
- The key to healthy orchid growth is proper watering with soft water and drainage to prevent root rot.
- Do you want your orchids to delight with their beauty? Learn the secrets of care and see how simple changes can work wonders!
Water your orchids at home with this and they will grow better
They are beautiful, impressive and bloom for many years. Orchids are definitely very graceful potted flowers. They are not complicated to care for and basic care is enough for them. Orchids need drainage in their pot. Fill the bottom of the pot with stone or expanded clay. Drainage prevents water from standing in the pot and protects the roots from rotting. Water your orchids once a week in summer and once every 2 weeks in winter. If they start to turn yellow, limit watering and observe the moisture level of the soil in the pot. Watering is one of the secrets to the beautiful appearance of orchids. These flowers do not like to be watered and their roots rot very quickly, which leads to the death of the entire plant. Orchids should be watered when the soil is dry. Water is as important as the frequency of watering. Orchids need soft water. Do not water the orchid with water straight from the tap. It will work best. Many people have hard tap water, i.e. it contains a lot of scale, which does not have a positive effect on flower development.
How to care for orchids in winter?
One of the dangers for orchids is dry air. This problem occurs in many Polish homes in winter. Hot radiators affect the air quality and make it dry. Such air does not have a good effect on flowers. It is also not recommended for humans – it causes dryness of the throat and nose, as well as skin irritation. In winter, remember about . You can buy electric humidifiers or use home remedies. Hanging wet towels around the apartment works great, as they moisten the air as they dry. In the case of orchids, you can sprinkle water on their leaves once a week. Thanks to this, the flower will even out the hydration level.
Remember that orchids are epiphytic plants, which means that they naturally grow on trees, not in the ground. Therefore, it is crucial to provide them with an appropriate substrate – loose, airy, which does not retain excessive water. The most common mistake of beginner growers is planting orchids in ordinary potted soil, which leads to root rot. Always choose a specialized orchid substrate consisting of pine bark, coconut chips, sphagnum moss and perlite.
Scientists and orchid breeders have long emphasized the importance of proper lighting. Although orchids like light, they do not tolerate direct, harsh sunlight, which can burn their leaves. Diffused light is optimal, e.g. from an eastern or northern window, or a southern window with a curtain. Experts also recommend that the pots be transparent – this allows photosynthesis of the roots, which is crucial for the health of these plants. Observe the color of the roots: green means they are hydrated, silver means they need water.
