Characteristics of orchids, how to grow orchids

1. Characteristics of orchids

Orchid is an epiphytic or terrestrial herb. Its stem is a pseudobulb, which is mostly ovoid, elliptical and fusiform in shape. One or more peduncles will grow from the bottom of the pseudobulb. Its leaves also grow from the base of the pseudobulb, generally appearing ribbon-shaped, some are oblanceolate or narrowly elliptical. The flower of orchid is mainly composed of calyx and petals. The outer layer is the calyx, and the inner layer is the petals. The inner layer usually has only three petals, and the lower one becomes the lip. In addition, the stamens and pistils of orchids grow on the same stamen, which is a major characteristic of orchids.

2. How to grow orchids

Temperature: Orchids prefer a warm environment, so the temperature should be kept between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Light: Orchids need sufficient light to grow better, but they are afraid of strong light. Therefore, in seasons other than spring and summer, you can allow it to receive full sunlight, and adjust its direction from time to time so that it can receive light evenly. When the sunlight is strong in other seasons, you need to pay attention to providing it with shade.

Water: Orchids do not like moisture and prefer a relatively dry environment. Therefore, the amount of watering should not be too much. Controlling it at 20% dry and 80% wet can meet its growth conditions. Just pay attention to whether to water it at noon.

Fertilizer: Be sure to control the amount of fertilizer you apply to orchids. When it just sprouts, you can apply a nitrogen-based fertilizer. During the growing season, nitrogen fertilizer needs to be applied once every half a month. Then wait until the flowers fade before fertilizing. In addition, try to choose the evening time for fertilization.