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Watering frequency of tiger orchid, watering and other matters needing attention

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-11-16 11:23:35
Clivia repotting in spring and autumn, when the climate is mild and cool, it will be quickly potted, and will not affect its later growth. After repotting, it should be watered to fix the root water, but also according to the situation, if there is no air root, then do not water first. When changing pots, we should pay attention to not harming its root system as far as possible, and we should pay attention to disinfection if we trim roots.

1. Watering frequency

1, the spring and autumn season: In different seasons, the climate environment is different, so the frequency of watering is not the same, there is no fixed number of days to water once.Tiger orchid is a drought-tolerant plant, water demand is not much, the spring and autumn season is just in the growth period, watering to keep up, you can give water once a week.

2. Summer: Water evaporation is obviously faster in summer, so the frequency of watering should be more frequent, and water can be supplied twice a week.Although evaporation is fast in summer, it can not be watered too much, otherwise it will lead to white leaves, roots will also produce water rot.In addition to normal root watering, you can also spray a little water on the leaves, which can supplement the water and make the leaves fresh and vigorous.

3. Winter: The growth speed in winter is relatively slow, and the water demand is obviously reduced. At this time, it is necessary to control the watering, and never water too much.Can be separated by 10-15 days than the water, try to keep dry state.According to the dry and wet situation of the pot soil, we can judge whether to water or not, and wait for the pot soil to dry before giving water.Also pay attention to the water temperature can not be too cold, to prevent freezing the roots.

2. Precautions

To water the tiger orchid, you should water it from the edge of the pot, gently, and not into the heart of the leaf, otherwise it will cause the leaf to rot.

Hu Pi Lan

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