"Three-bath" cultivation method, give your orchid a bath

Orchid Bath

Bathing means giving the orchid a bath. In fact, the invisible leaves are covered with dust, which comes from floating dust in the air, residual pesticides after spraying, etc. These dusts not only affect the ornamental value of orchids, but also interfere with the normal breathing of leaves and affect photosynthesis. If the pollution is serious, it may also induce various diseases.

In fact, the bathing method for orchids is very simple. All you need is a basin of water and a brush or a soft-bristled brush. Cut off the tip of the brush, dip it in a small amount of water, hold the brush in one hand and gently scrub from the base of the leaf upwards, while holding the back of the orchid leaf with the other hand. Wash it repeatedly twice, then wash the brush and use the same method to clean the back of the leaves.

Orchid bath once a month. Be careful not to use too much force with your hands when scrubbing to avoid breaking the orchid leaves.

Orchid Wind Bath

Orchid ventilation is important if you want orchids to grow well. Wind can bring fresh air, which can meet the growth needs of orchids; wind can take away heat, especially in summer, allowing orchids to survive the summer smoothly; wind can also effectively reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.

For example, if you live on the third floor and the sun is very strong during the day and you cannot place the orchid outdoors because you cannot block the sunlight, that’s okay. Place the orchid on an indoor balcony or ventilated window during the day, and move it outdoors at night to be exposed to dew and wind.

Orchid sunbathing

All things grow with the help of the sun, and a certain amount of sunbathing can promote the growth of orchids.

In summer, give the orchid 1 to 2 hours of light exposure and then provide shade; in autumn, when the maximum temperature is below 15°C, you can remove the curtain and let it receive direct sunlight all day long; in spring, as the temperature rises, gradually increase the amount of light. In addition, you can also use fluorescent lamps for artificial tanning.