To get good results when growing orchids, you need to create the following conditions:
1) The average temperature and humidity regime in the room for indoor orchids should be at the level of +18-20°C during the day, +15°C at night, humidity 50-60%. The daily drop should not exceed 5°C. Plants can live at higher temperatures, and they have to adapt.
2) It is important for the flower to provide a 12-hour light day. Bright, scorching sunlight is better than to make a shade. The best option is diffused lighting. During the cold season, an additional light source will be required.
3) When moistening, you need to be careful enough that the liquid does not stagnate in the pot. In summer, water 2-3 times a week, in winter 1 time is enough. It is advisable to take filtered water for irrigation, without salts and impurities, slightly warmer than room temperature.
4) Fertilize exotic beauties are advised during the flowering period up to 3 times a month in summer. In winter, fertilizers do not need to be used. When fertilizing, it is important that mineral salts do not accumulate in the soil. Therefore, the soil mixture must be washed with water every 2 weeks. It will be good to alternate washing and feeding.
5) The ideal option is the absence of top dressing. The plant has enough nutrients obtained from the soil. In this case, the soil is renewed every 2 years.
6) Transplanting is done as needed, when the roots do not fit in the pot. The procedure is performed in the season of active growth, in spring or summer. The main thing is to protect the roots, because they are quite vulnerable, and transplanting is a stress for orchids.
7) As necessary, you should cut off the dried flowers, loosen the soil, spray, remove dust from the foliage, inspect the plant for pests.
The flowering period is considered the most delightful stage in the life of the plant. Orchids have a pleasant, delicate aroma. Voluminous inflorescences are located at the base of the peduncle. The buds open gradually: the first ones are lateral, then the upper ones, and then the lip opens. The full disclosure process takes about 24 hours. Before the beginning of the flowering phase, you should take care of the supports for the peduncle, otherwise under the weight of the flowers, it can break. Exotic blooms at any time of the year, usually up to 3 times a year. The average duration of flowering is up to three months. If the term is much less, then the plant is worried about something.
1) The flowering of an orchid directly depends on the age of the plant. The ability to form peduncles is observed only in adults who have 5-6 healthy leaves and a life expectancy of at least 2 years.
2) The orchid does not bloom if there is not enough sunlight.
3) A sharp change in the temperature and humidity regime, the stay of the flower in a draft.
4) Watering with cold water.
5) The transplant was performed incorrectly.
6) Lack or excess of nutrients.
In winter, the care of orchids is as follows:
December. Water with warm and protected water. In the sinuses of the leaves should not stagnate liquid, so you have to dry the moisture with a napkin. In December, care focuses on the prevention, not the treatment, of orchids. This suggests that the flower at this time requires increased attention and care.
January. Reduce watering, otherwise it will lead to stagnation of moisture and the development of fungal diseases. If the house has central heating, then increase the humidity by placing water tanks on batteries. If this is not done, the plant will suffer from dry air.
February. This month, the winter dormancy phase is over. Gradually increases watering.
With the onset of spring, care is as follows:
March. Orchid care increases in the first month of spring. First of all, protect the flower from the scorching sun rays. He is not used to the sun and can get burned. If the plant has outgrown the pot, then transplant it. As for watering, if the weather is warm, it should be plentiful.
April. It is in this place that pests begin to show activity, so it is important to regularly inspect the plant. The most frequent guest is the spider mite. To prevent its development, increase the humidity of the air. To control watering, avoiding overwatering.
May. Plants that are grown in a cool climate, it is important to take out into the fresh air. Those flowers that remain on the south side of the windows, shade from the sun. Young children growing in containers, transplant to a permanent place. At the end of May, orchids begin to grow actively, so you have to monitor the humidity of the air, which can be increased by spraying. In May, continue to check the plant for pests.
Summer care is based on the following:
June. At this time, if possible, you can collect rainwater and use it for irrigation. It promotes the growth of strong roots. Avoid prolonged drying of the ground, especially during the flowering period.
July. At this time, orchids need special care. Follow the regularity of watering, as during the heat they dry up very much. Shade the flower from direct sunlight to prevent the development of leaf burns. If the orchids are on the street, then install them under the roof during the rain.
August. This is the best time to gradually move the plant from the street to the house. After a week of quarantine (pest control) they should be on permanent growing sites. In August, the plants respond positively to spraying.
With the onset of autumn, orchid care has the following features:
September. This is the last month for the transplant. In addition, to carry out prevention from snails, spreading out in a pot a special tool purchased in a specialized store. Stop watering in September.
October. Care is based on highlighting plants. Watering is reduced and carried out rarely (this activates the laying of future kidneys). Be sure to inspect the plant for the presence of pests.
November. During this period, orchids are kept in a cool climate with additional lighting. Reduce watering to a minimum. Carry out prevention from spider mites.