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How to grow orchids indoors in summer

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-18 10:35:34
In summer, it is necessary to keep enough water in the indoor culture of orchids. When the temperature is high, it is necessary to open windows for ventilation and give it a growth environment of 25-30 ℃. When topdressing, thin fertilizer should be applied frequently, not too thick fertilizer. In addition, disease and insect pests should be prevented. When found, spray with medicine in time, and cut off the diseased branches and leaves.

I. moisture

In summer, the water evaporates faster, so it needs to be given enough water. It can be watered once in the morning to make the soil in a wet state. After noon, if the soil becomes dry, it can be watered again. The amount of water should not be too large, as long as the basin soil on the surface is watered.

2. Ventilation

In summer, the indoor temperature will be relatively high, and it is necessary to open windows properly for ventilation at ordinary times. The ventilated growing environment is not only beneficial to plant growth, but also reduces the incidence of diseases and insect pests.

Temperature

The indoor maintenance should give it a growth environment of 25-30 ℃, and the temperature should not be too high. If indoor temperature is high, need to take cooling measures, and ensure indoor air circulation.

IV. fertilization

The growth peak season of orchid is in summer, so it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time, thin fertilizer should be applied frequently, and the amount of fertilizer should not be too large. Fertilization is best carried out in the evening, and the next day timely watering, do not give it too thick fertilizer, easy to burn the root

5. Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests

Diseases and insect pests are easy to occur in high temperature in summer. Usually, prevention work should be done well to keep the breeding environment clean and the sea needs frequent disinfection. Once diseases and insect pests are found, they need to be sprayed with medicine in time, and their branches and leaves need to be cut off, or secondary infection will occur.

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