How to care for wine bottle orchid in winter

How to care for wine bottle orchid in winter

How to Overwinter Wine Bottle Orchid

Bottle orchid is relatively cold-resistant. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 16℃ and 28℃. The overwintering temperature in winter is generally around 10℃, but it is best not to keep the temperature below 10℃ for a long time to avoid plant rot. In winter, it is best to place the bottle orchid in a bright and warm place indoors for care. If it is grown outdoors, it is best to wrap it with plastic film so that it can overwinter. However, it is best to remove the plastic film wrapped around the bottle orchid at noon every two days. The temperature is still relatively high at this time, and removing the plastic film can allow it to breathe.

Water and fertilizer for wine bottle orchid

In winter, you should pay attention to the management of water and fertilizer for bottle orchid. In winter, due to the temperature, the growth of the bottle orchid has slowed down and it begins to enter dormancy. At this time, the demand for water and fertilizer is not very high, so watering and fertilizing need to be controlled. Generally, watering and fertilizing are carried out alternately, with a longer time interval in between. However, it should be noted that it depends on the condition of the soil. Watering can be done only when the soil is dry.

Pruning of bottle orchids

In winter, many plants are dormant, including the bottle orchid. In winter, the wine bottle orchid plant will be dormant, so it can be pruned. Cut off the thin, diseased, insect-infested, dead, and too dense branches of the bottle orchid. You can also combine cuttings to trim the branches of the bottle orchid.

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