A must-see for newbies! 4 taboos of orchid cultivation, you will lose a lot if you don't know them

Don't plant small plants in large pots

Some flower lovers think that using a larger flowerpot can hold more materials and provide more nutrients. Isn’t this a good thing? Actually, it is not. It is difficult to control watering for small plants in large flowerpots. If you don’t water enough, the soil will be wet on the outside and dry on the inside. When you find that the soil in the flowerpot is dry, it is very likely that the outside is dry but the inside is still wet. If you continue to water it, it will cause the inside to be wet for a long time, and the roots will not be able to absorb nutrients normally, which may even cause root rot in severe cases.

Solution:

To determine what kind of pot is more suitable for planting, you can put the plant in the pot and compare it. If you find that the pot is slightly larger than the root space of the plant, then the pot should be fine.

Irregular watering

When you first start growing orchids, one of the most difficult issues to master is watering. Some people love flowers so much that they want to water them when they see them. They tend to give them too much water, which can easily cause the flowers to die from overwatering.

For orchids, it is better to water less rather than more. If you water too little, the plant will only lose vitality and can be saved. If you water too much, it will rot and die directly.

Overfertilization

Adequate fertilizer can promote the growth, development and flowering of orchids, but the absorption of fertilizer also requires the cooperation of light and humidity. Plants also have a certain degree of absorption of fertilizer, and the more you give, the better. Applying too much fertilizer can easily cause the orchid leaves to dry out and turn yellow, and in severe cases, it can lead to the death of the plant. Therefore, when flower lovers apply fertilizer, they must follow the principle of applying small amounts of fertilizer frequently.

Planted too deep

Planting orchids too deeply is a common mistake made by many novice orchid growers. In fact, this can easily lead to root rot and bud rot. The correct way is to expose the head of the orchid plant to the outside, which can promote the healthy growth of the plant. If the newly planted orchid is unstable, you can use a bracket to fix it.

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