How to breed orchids 1, breeding environment
When cultivating orchids, you should use loose and breathable pot soil, and you can choose deep pot for cultivation. First, spread a layer of brown chips, broken tiles or mussel shells on the bottom of the flowerpot, then cover it with a layer of mixed substances of coarse sand, cinder and charcoal, and then fill the top with 3 cm thick culture soil. Finally, plant orchids in the flowerpot.
2. Water and fertilizer management
It is best to add water to orchids by spraying to improve the environmental humidity. If the soil in the basin is dry, water can be poured along the edge of the basin. Moreover, orchids are not tolerant to thick fertilizer. Diluent fertilizer can be applied every 20 days during the growth period, and potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be sprayed on the leaves before and after flowering to promote the development of buds.
3. Precautions
Orchids are not resistant to waterlogging, so rainproof measures should be taken during cultivation to prevent plants from being caught in the rain for a long time, which will lead to water accumulation in the basin soil and affect the growth of roots. Moreover, orchids are semi-shade plants and are afraid of direct sunlight. It is best to put them in an environment with sufficient astigmatism and receive 2-4 hours of light every day.