How to cultivate four-season orchids to make them bloom for a long time

Four Seasons Orchid Growing Conditions

Four-season orchids prefer warm and humid mountainous areas. They are suitable for growth in an annual average temperature between 15-23℃. In summer, the temperature is high and needs to be cooled by shading. They generally grow in the shade and wetlands of forests below 1,500 meters above sea level. The sunny south-facing foggy places are good environments for plant growth.

How to grow four-season orchids

If we want the four-season orchids we grow to bloom for a long time, then when planting them, we need to use purple clay pots and loose, well-drained soil. Do not water them excessively. Generally, water them once every 2-3 days. Also, give them sufficient sunlight. In addition, after finding pests, spray them with carbendazim or omethoate emulsion in time.

Watering orchids in four seasons

Four-season orchids are generally watered every 2-3 days. It is best to water them at noon in winter and in the morning or evening in summer. Do not water them at noon in summer.

Fertilizing Four Seasons Orchids

Four-season orchids are best fertilized in spring and autumn. Fertilization is not suitable in high and low temperature seasons. Applying bud-promoting fertilizer in spring has a greater impact on the growth throughout the year. Applying bud-promoting and seedling-strengthening fertilizer in autumn should pay attention to the concentration when applying fertilizer, and the water quality should be free of impurities when diluting.

Four Seasons Orchid Pest Control

Four-season orchids are often harmed by anthracnose, black spot, scale insects and other diseases. For diseases, spray them with carbendazim wettable powder, and for pests, spray them with omethoate emulsifiable concentrate.

How to grow orchids at home in four seasons

1. Potting soil: Fill the bottom of the four-season orchid pot with small stones or broken tiles to one-third of the pot height. Use burnt soil as the plant material and knock it into granules. At the same time, add a few cooked soybeans to the plant material as high-quality base fertilizer.

2. Light: The suitable shade degree for four-season orchids is between 65% and 75%. They should be placed near the window on the indoor table, but not directly exposed to the sun to prevent burnt tails. Keep ventilation and prevent bacterial invasion.

3. Watering: When watering the four-season orchid, observe whether the orchid pot needs watering. For reference, touch the orchid soil with your hand and it is not sticky, or the orchid soil just turns white. When watering, make sure that the entire pot is wet and thorough to ensure that the orchid roots are evenly distributed.

4. Fertilization: Agricultural compound fertilizer can be used to fertilize four-season orchids, 3-5 grains per pot per month. Do not apply too much. Fertilizer cannot directly contact orchid roots. Cover with orchid soil after application. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be added to the leaf spray.

5. Temperature: The suitable temperature for hibernation of four-season orchids is between 0-12℃. If the hibernation period lasts well, the flowers will be more beautiful next year. If you don’t want flowers, there is no need for hibernation.

Precautions for the maintenance of four-season orchids

When caring for four-season orchids, you should provide a suitable growth environment, otherwise it is easy to be infected by pests. Common diseases include black spot, anthracnose, pests and scale insects. Once discovered, you should spray pesticides as soon as possible to avoid worsening of diseases and pests.