Common Mistakes in Growing Orchids and How to Avoid Them

Orchid at home - quite a whimsical green guest. Inexperienced gardeners often make a number of common mistakes in caring for these plants. Many people don’t know what to do with them and treat them like a normal flower.

To avoid such errors, the editorial board "Site" It shares the intricacies of growing orchids at home.



Orchid house Orchid is one of the most beautiful flowering plants. Unfortunately, often within a few months after buying the orchid withers. This is because it was not provided with the necessary conditions for successful development.

1. Strong orchid deepening Often, housewives who first acquired an orchid place the plant too deeply in the ground. In no case should the leaves of the plant be allowed to be on the same level with the substrate.
   
   Otherwise, the new leaves will not be able to penetrate the soil. In addition, the flowers and leaves that are above the ground, may be covered with gray dry rot.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Too big a pot. Worth picking for an orchid clear-pot. So you can see the state of the roots well (whether they are green, whether the process of decay has begun).
   
   When choosing a pot, focus on the size of the root system. It is better to take a pot a little smaller than too large, because then it will be much more difficult to deal with the consequences.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Lack of prevention Having received an orchid as a gift, most often people leave it and expect that further it will simply bloom magnificently. However, it is very important not to miss the moment and prevent Orchids using special means against diseases and pests. Also, do not forget to do this immediately after transplanting the flower.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. substrate Even if you choose a specialized soil for orchids, do not rely on the manufacturer. They often do not offer the highest quality product. Make sure that there are no chips in the substrate, as they contain a huge amount of resins.
   
   The ideal soil consists of whole, not very small pieces of bark (Non-small plates) are almost the same size. Or you can give preference to ceramzite, since it is quite light, breathable and not as moisture-intensive as bark.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Substrate doesn't work If you water an orchid in a pallet, and the bark in the pot is dry, the plant will soon shrink. As long as the substrate is not moist inside, it moistureless up the roots of the plant.
   
   In order for the substrate to start working, you need to properly water the bark in the pot 3 times with an interval of 10 days. If the pot is large, increase this period to 14 days. Later, such soaking should be done once a month. Then you can, as usual, water the orchid from above, so that the water accumulates in the pallet.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Incorrect transplantation Of course, there are many rules for orchid transplantation. However, some of them are violated very often. For example, novice growers pull the plant out of an old pot and do not remove a peat cup from the roots. And it may be in the future that it is destroyed.
   
   Beyond that, not everyone does. drainageThat's what an orchid needs. Be sure to remember these nuances to make your plant feel good.
   
   
   
   
   
   

If you haven't had orchids in your house before, now you know what it could be about. Armed with this advice, Make sure your orchids grow healthy. They always delighted the eye with their magnificent flowering. Good luck!