She makes us happy with her exotic flowers and elegant smile. So how can we make him happy? How can we preserve its beauty? Here are the secrets of orchid care
Orchid ranks first among the world's most popular flowers and second in the list of best-selling flowers after the poinsettia. Orchids are perennial plants and once purchased, they decorate our homes for many years. They bloom regularly every year. Some species may bloom two or three times a year. Orchids are seen as friends because they live for many years, creating a bond with the person who grows them.
Not long ago, 10-15 years ago, if an orchid was seen in a house, we thought there was something important there. Because it was very rare and expensive. However, it is now possible to find this beautiful flower even in neighborhood markets. The more exotic the orchid, the more we like it. But when it comes to business maintenance, we encounter many problems. However, the ancestors of the orchids that decorate our homes are species that live attached to trees in tropical forests and have roots hanging outside. Don't be alarmed by the roots overflowing from the pot, this is natural. Like all plants that survive in pots, orchids' nutritional reserves are limited, so their care and nutrition are important.
Growing, caring and watering the orchid plant:
* As a general irrigation rule, it is recommended to water orchids once a week in winter and 1-2 times a week in summer. Using the dipping method for this is the best method to ensure that the entire soil absorbs enough water.
*This plant, which does not require direct sunlight, can also benefit from other lights.
*It should be kept in a place with room temperature, regardless of winter or summer.
*Measures should be taken to protect the orchid plant, which is easily affected by air currents, from this effect.
*The plant, which consumes the vitamins and minerals in the soil over time, like every plant, should be provided with vitamin and mineral support at least once or twice a year.
* You can repot in spring. If there is not much root development, you can continue to use the existing pot. We recommend that you choose one of the special orchid soils sold in markets or florists and a transparent pot to meet the light needs of the roots.
* When repotting, turn the existing pot upside down and ensure that all the old soil is separated from the roots. Then, cut and clean the old, rotten, dried-out roots. Place the orchid back in the middle of the pot and fill the pot with soil from the sides. Hit the pot hard on the ground to allow the soil to settle. Then, water abundantly and make sure the soil is thoroughly wet. After watering, be sure to pour out the water accumulated in the pot plates.
*The most important rule in growing orchid plants is that the room temperature should not be below 15 ° C during the winter months.
* Orchids can bloom 2-3 times a year. To make it bloom again, you need to cut the flower stem of your orchid from the bottom up, above the 3rd node. However, if the flower stem is completely dried out, it is recommended to cut the stem closest to the stem. After a while, your orchid will produce a new flower stem.
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