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How to grow orchids best

Hank Schrader
2020-07-20 08:40:28
If you want to keep orchids well, you should pay attention to the following four aspects: first, water them not too much or too little, and let the soil slightly wet. The second temperature, the most suitable temperature is 16-24 ℃. The third light, do not let it be strong light, do not give it light for a long time. Fourth, prune the old leaves, diseased leaves and yellow leaves in time.

1. Water

Water orchids according to the climate, if the temperature is low, you need to control the water, 5-7 days can be poured; spring and autumn season can be poured once every 2-3 days; and summer temperature is high, you can water 1-2 times a day; watering can not be too much or too little, the best is to do slightly wet, can not be poured on the leaves, it is easy to cause black spots.

2. Temperature

The most suitable temperature is generally 16-24 ℃, the highest temperature in summer can not exceed 30 ℃, the lowest temperature in winter can not be lower than 5 ℃, it is best to put it into indoor culture, so as to avoid frostbite of orchids, 10-12 ℃ in the daytime is appropriate; if indoor culture is to open windows frequently, to ensure air circulation.

3. Light

Orchid can't be exposed to strong sunlight. When the sun is strong, shade it, and don't receive sunlight for a long time. You can let it receive astigmatism in the morning or afternoon. It's better to put it on the eaves or balcony. In winter, it can receive astigmatism, but also avoid the sun.

4. Trim

If you want to keep orchids well, you need to prune them properly. If you want to cut off the old leaves and yellow leaves in time, it's good for air circulation. Especially, the leaves damaged by diseases and insect pests should be removed immediately, so as not to increase the source of infection. It's better to clean the scissors used to cut the diseased leaves in time. If you don't cut the normal leaves with the scissors used to cut the diseased leaves, infection may occur.

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