The orchid suffers from the heat in summer: if you forget to do it in September you will find it dead
Before you go on vacation, remember your orchids so you don’t find them dead when you return. Here are some things to do before you leave.
Don’t forget your orchids before you go on vacation . Orchids are plants that require a lot of care and if you are not careful you may find the plant dead when you return from vacation. All plants in general require minimal and regular care to ensure that they do not dry out and die.
However, orchids are very particular, they have tropical origins and are famous for their colorful flowers. Initially they were considered elite plants. In fact, they needed a particular climate, certain temperatures and humidity. Today, however, there are more varieties of orchids and some that are also adapted to European living conditions. Over time they have become more popular and less expensive plants.
Calculate the days of your vacation, if it exceeds 7 days you will have to ask a family member or friend to come to your house to give water to your orchid so that it does not suffer thirst during your absence, otherwise here are some suggestions. how to best prepare the orchid before its departure.
This is what you can do with your orchid before going on vacation
If your vacation lasts less than 7 days, your orchid can stay home alone, but it is a good idea to prepare it for your absence with some small suggestions. Here’s what you should do before leaving, some tips:
- Water it from below : make sure before leaving to water it well so as not to make it suffer. In order for them to absorb as much water as possible, it is necessary to proceed by immersion. And it will be enough to place the orchid in a container of water for at least half an hour. During this time the plant will absorb water through the holes in the pot, staying moist for longer.
- Make more use of light : the orchid is usually a plant that needs partial shade and not be exposed to direct sunlight. A few days before leaving, however, it is better to leave it in the sun for a few hours, always indirectly (to avoid the risk of burning it) to “recharge” it.
- Don’t leave it in the dark : orchids are indoor plants but they need light. Never leave them without electricity for a few days because you will find them dead. Be careful not to close all the shutters in the house before leaving on vacation, at least in the room where the orchids are located, do not lower the shutters completely to let in the light that will help not interrupt the photosynthesis process of the plant.
- Give her an energy boost : A little extra energy will keep her alive during your absence. The day before leaving, fertilize it using a fertilizer. It is better to use one based on potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. Typically, this type is diluted in water and then poured onto the plant.
Finally, if your vacation lasts more than 7 days and you don’t have anyone in town who can stop by your house, we recommend the thread trick. It involves taking some twisted cotton threads and placing one end in the ground and the other in a container with water.
The threads soaked in water will gradually bring water to the plant, which will not suffer from thirst in those days. It is a useful trick to avoid leaving your orchid completely without water for days.