How to care for orchids in winter

Are orchids afraid of cold?

Orchids are afraid of freezing. Their growth temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. When the temperature is below 5 degrees or above 30 degrees, the growth of the plant will stagnate and enter a dormant period. In addition, when propagating orchids, it is best to keep the temperature at around 15 degrees, which will help with seedling cultivation.

How to care for orchids in winter

The first thing for orchids to survive the winter is temperature. Its safe wintering temperature must not be lower than 5 degrees. Orchids are short-day plants, but the temperature is low in winter, so they need to be placed in a sunny place. Photosynthesis promotes the differentiation of flower buds, and less watering can help them survive the winter safely.

Temperature: When growing orchids in winter, they need to be moved indoors early and placed in a ventilated and cool place for maintenance. However, the light is weak in winter, so they can receive appropriate light in winter and early spring.

Watering: When caring for orchids in winter, the plant requires less water for growth and the water evaporates slowly, so you can reduce watering the plant and control the watering frequency to about 7 days.

Sunbathing : Orchids can be exposed to the sun in winter. Because the weather is cold in winter, orchids should receive as much light as possible, which can not only increase the growth temperature, but also improve its cold resistance.

Wintering in the North : Orchids must be protected from frost in the north in winter, and necessary insulation measures must be taken. The daytime temperature should be above 15°C, and the night temperature should be above 5°C. Spring orchids should be treated with low temperatures in winter, at room temperature around 0°C, and placed in the sun for 1 to 2 months to ensure normal flowering in spring.

Preventing orchids from freezing to death in winter

1. In winter, try not to place orchids outdoors. They are easily affected by cold currents if placed outdoors, so they should be moved to a sunny place indoors for maintenance. You can place the orchid pot on a closed balcony to ensure that it has enough sunlight.

2. After the orchid is brought indoors in winter, the indoor temperature should be adjusted between 5-15℃, but the room temperature should not be too high. If it is too high, the growth of the flower stems will slow down and the development of the flower buds will deteriorate.

Precautions for orchid cultivation in winter

1. It is also important to choose a room when orchids overwinter. Make sure there is plenty of sunlight and the growth temperature must not be lower than 1 degree to prevent frostbite. Use a heater when the weather is too cold.

2. Orchid pots cannot be kept moist for a long time in winter, as this can easily cause the roots of the plants to rot. Therefore, after watering the orchid pots, they need to be placed in a ventilated place in the sun until the soil in the pots does not look too wet.

3. In winter, you should reduce watering of orchids. At this time, the water evaporates slowly, and the water circulation in the orchid body is not smooth, so water is easily accumulated. Orchids are prone to water accumulation and rot, so water them when the soil in the pot becomes dry, giving them sufficient water to facilitate their flowering.

4. When caring for orchids in winter, they need to be given sufficient sunlight and windows should be opened frequently for ventilation, which can kill pests and diseases, help the plant overwinter, and allow it to bloom more.