How to care for orchids in autumn and how to water orchids in late autumn

1. How to care for orchids in autumn

Wind protection: Although orchids prefer an environment with good ventilation, the wind is generally strong in autumn, especially in coastal areas where typhoons may occur. Precautions need to be taken, such as moving them indoors in time and closing doors and windows.

Light: In early autumn, the sunlight is still relatively strong and the temperature is relatively high. When the weather is fine, it is no different from summer. Therefore, it is still necessary to provide appropriate shade for the orchid at this time, and do not expose it to the sun for too long, otherwise the plant may be burned.

Pest and disease prevention and control: Autumn is generally a season with a high incidence of pests and diseases, so we must pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases in autumn, and spray the plants with pesticides and fungicides regularly. In addition, ventilation should be appropriately increased to avoid root suffocation. If the leaf tips are found to turn yellow and dry, they should be cut off in time.

Watering: Autumn is relatively dry, and the plants will dry out faster. It is necessary to water them in time to replenish moisture to prevent the plants from drying out due to lack of water.

Fertilization: After the temperature drops to 30 degrees in autumn, you can apply some fertilizer appropriately, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and you can also add some organic fertilizers. Be careful not to apply too much nitrogen fertilizer and the fertilizer should not be too concentrated. It is better to apply small amounts of fertilizer frequently.

2. How to water orchids in late autumn

The air is generally drier in autumn, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is also large. After late autumn, the temperature will drop significantly. At this time, you should be more careful when watering orchids.

However, there are certain methods to determine whether the plant is lacking water. The simplest way is to judge by observing the condition of the soil. You can move the soil at the edge of the flowerpot. After moving it about four or five centimeters deep and finding that the soil is still relatively dry, you can water it. Be careful not to damage the roots when moving the soil.

When watering, control the amount of water and don't water too much. Just keep the soil slightly moist. You can also use spraying to replenish water for the plants to avoid water accumulation.