Orchids are plants with an exuberant and delicate beauty, due to this, their demand for self-planting has grown. The orchid is a perfect plant for decoration, its flowers can be found in different shades and if well cared for it can last for a few years.
For the longevity of your orchids to be long, it is important to pay attention to some precautions. Therefore, we separate this post with tips that will help your orchid to be healthy.
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excess water
Orchids cannot develop well when their soil is very wet, so pay attention to the amount of watering. Watering is required 1 or 2 times a week. Soil is another factor that needs attention.
Orchids need substrate in their soil, to collaborate in their growth and also in the drainage of the earth.
Check out some specific substrates to use on your orchids:
- pine knot
- cinnamon plates
- Cedar
With these substrates, the drainage of the soil will be done correctly and will also help with nutrients for the orchids.
plastic vases
Another very common error regarding orchid care is growing them in plastic pots, as the plant does not adapt well to this item.
Most plastic pots do not have enough openings for oxygenation of the plant, especially in the lower part, disabling correct drainage. Therefore, root rot may occur because of the high humidity in the soil.
It is ideal that the orchid is planted and cultivated directly in clay pots, as it collaborates with its drainage.
Abrupt movements and improper pruning
While the plant is growing, avoid moving them. This could end up hurting your training.
The plant's buds need space to grow freely, so leave your orchid away from the wall, as it can cripple its growth. The pruning of the stems where the flowers have already been born can be a big problem in the development of the plant. Therefore, the ideal is to wait for the flowers to dry and for the orchid to recover naturally.
With these tips that will help your orchid to be healthy it can be longer and even healthier.
