Are orchids easy to grow? How to grow orchids?

Orchid is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. It symbolizes and represents nobility and elegance. It is very popular among people and is a common potted flower in homes. So are orchids easy to grow? How to grow orchids? Let’s learn more about it below.

Are orchids easy to grow?

Orchid has a light fragrance and beautiful posture. It is a perennial herb. For some people, growing orchids is still a big challenge, but as long as you understand their growth habits, orchids are easy to grow.

How to grow orchids?

1. Soil

Orchids do not have high requirements for soil. Generally, leaf mold or nutrient soil will be fine. However, the soil cannot be damp and loose, otherwise the permeability will be very poor and it will easily accumulate water and rot. It is best to add some large particles of perlite , coconut bran, etc. into the soil. In order to increase soil fertility, you can also bury some base fertilizer when entering winter or changing pots.

2. Watering

If the orchid is a newly-purchased seedling, you don't need to water it too much. Too much water will overwhelm the root system and reduce its grip, so just keep the soil moist. When it is relatively strong, you can increase the amount of water appropriately. When the leaves are dense, control the water appropriately to allow it to differentiate into flower buds. After entering the flowering period, dig the soil regularly. If you observe that 2-3 cm of soil has turned white and dry, water it thoroughly.

3. Lighting

Orchids do not like strong light, but they also have certain requirements for light. Insufficient light will affect the flowering of orchids. Therefore, it is recommended to expose them to light appropriately during the growth period of orchids, especially when they are forming buds. More sunlight can help the differentiation of flower buds, and the growth of flower buds will be relatively smooth.

4. Fertilization

Orchids prefer light food, so when fertilizing, remember to apply thin fertilizers frequently, and the concentration must not be too high. Appropriate nitrogen fertilizer can promote the growth of stems and leaves, and phosphorus fertilizer can promote the development of the root system, which is conducive to flowering. Magnesium, sulfur, iron and other trace elements can make the leaves green and the flowers strong. When raising orchids, please note that fertilization is not allowed during three periods: dormancy period, weak growth period, and the period just after potting.

5. Prevent pests

When growing orchids, you need to sterilize them every once in a while to avoid intrusion by pests and diseases. You can use some insecticides, but it should be noted that after each insecticide, you must clean the leaves after about 2 hours and wipe them with clean water, otherwise it is easy to cause pesticide damage.

6. Pruning

In the process of growing orchids, pruning is very important. After flowering, all withered stems should be cut off to avoid nutrient loss and prepare for the growth of new branches. In addition, after each pruning, in order to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases or bacterial infection, you can apply 0.1% insecticide on cotton cloth to the cut part.

That’s it