Orchid care tricks Bashny.Net

Orchids are considered to be one of the most diverse colors - there are more than 20 thousand species worldwide. Awesome variety! Not surprisingly, orchids were decorated in ancient China. But, if we talk about care, the orchid is an extremely whimsical plant that brings the owner a lot of headaches.

Today's edition. "Site" will tell How to properly care for an orchidTo preserve the health of this living decoration for a long time. A little care - and an exotic plant will regularly please the owner with charming flowers.





An orchid is a tropical flower that needs a lot of light. Therefore, putting a pot with a plant in a dark corner of the room is a bad idea. After that, the leaves will darken and the buds will fall. But if you have a window on the south side, then put the orchid on the windowsill so that it receives diffuse, not direct sunlight - it likes that.



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Regarding temperatureEach type of orchid is demanding in its own way (the acceptable temperature ranges between 18 and 27 degrees). But almost all orchids do not tolerate drafts and hot air from heating batteries.



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Separately, it is worth talking about the roots, because the deterioration of the health of the plant is visible by rotting or overdrying of the root system. Much of it depends on watering. The fact is that the orchid does not like water very much. In the warm season, water the plant once a week, in the cold - once every 14 days. And water for irrigation should be boiled and slightly warm.



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If orchid needs moistureIts roots will change color from green to light gray. If the roots of the plant look bright green, there is too much moisture. But if the root system is emerald color - watering is normal and the orchid feels great. By the way, the plant tolerates drought better than excess moisture, so water a little.



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To control the condition of the roots of a whimsical flower, it is grown in a transparent pot. After all, first it is the root system that reacts to any deterioration in the health of the plant. If you react correctly, you can salvage And the flower itself. Those flower growers who care about the aesthetic appearance of the plant, a transparent container with an orchid can be put inside any deep pot, removing unattractive roots from the eyes.



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As for the choice of pot, you should not transplant the orchid into a ceramic container. After all, this is accompanied in almost all cases by hypothermia, slowing photosynthesis and even the death of the flower.

Surround the beautiful orchid with love, feed with fertilizers, show care - and then the whimsical exotic plant will feel comfortable. So, it will please you for many years with charming and bright colors.

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