How to grow orchids? Orchid cultivation methods and precautions

Orchid is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. It is a beautiful plant with high ornamental value and elegant fragrance. It is usually suitable for potted cultivation at home. However, there are many requirements for the cultivation of this plant. If the cultivation method is not correct, it is difficult to grow orchids well. If you want to know about orchids and want to know the correct cultivation method, you can follow the editor to have a look.

1. Prepare potting soil

If you want to grow orchids well, it is very important to prepare the potting soil. Orchids like loose, fertile soil with good air permeability and water permeability. When preparing potting soil, you can choose to mix compound soil, vermiculite, perlite and other materials. The potting soil should be acidic after preparation. Alkaline soil should never be chosen to grow orchids.

2. Temperature and humidity

Orchids can only grow vigorously and bloom early in suitable temperature and humidity. When the outside temperature is between 18 and 30 degrees, orchids grow fastest, but when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees, they will grow slowly. After entering winter, orchids should be placed in a warm environment above ten degrees. Orchids like humid air. The humidity of its surrounding environment should be kept between 60% and 70% at ordinary times, otherwise its leaves will rot. If the air is too dry, it will cause the leaves to turn yellow.

3. Light adjustment

Orchid is a plant that prefers shade to yang. Normally, it cannot be placed under strong light. However, if the orchid is not exposed to sunlight for a long time, its leaves will turn yellow and the flowering period will be delayed. Therefore, after entering the summer, the orchid should be placed in the sun before 7 o'clock every morning, but after 7 o'clock, it should be moved to a cool environment in time. In addition, the orchid should be exposed to more sunlight before Qingming Festival, which can promote its root development and accelerate the growth of new leaves.