Whoever owns an orchid dreams of seeing it beautiful, full and exuberant at any time of the year. Unfortunately, it is a very delicate, refined and elegant plant, which seduces and brightens any balcony, terrace or garden.
To obtain a good result you have to be especially attentive to watering and dedicate yourself to the plant practically all the time. If you don’t like plants and greenery, but only want some for decoration, it is better not to choose the orchid. If neglected, it dies after less than a month, especially in summer and in places where there is scorching, dry heat, which is its greatest enemy.
The orchid is not a simple plant, which is why it is not recommended for everyone, but only for gardening lovers. For example, it needs adequate light , because it cannot always be exposed to direct sunlight, just as it cannot remain in the dark. The general rule is to offer the plant the right conditions for optimal growth.
What does the orchid need to feel good?
The first thing to do is create the climate of your areas of origin , although it is very difficult to do, in fact in some cases it is even impossible. In any case, you can pamper him, creating a perfect environment right in your home , trying to make him not regret his homeland, that is, tropical countries, where humidity and heat are the main factors.
The dry season and the rainy season alternate . This is why in tropical areas it is possible to see beautiful orchids, always exuberant, unlike our areas. The drought coincides with the rest of orchids, while in the most humid season, the rainy season, the growth phase occurs, the one during which the orchid blooms and becomes spectacular.
Respecting the life cycle of the orchid is the basis of its growth
One piece of advice is to follow and respect the life cycle of the plant, so in the growth phase it is better to keep the seedling substrate dry, limiting the water because if it is too much it can also cause the sprouts to rot. When the roots have developed and, therefore, are perfectly adhered to the substrate, watering can be resumed, without neglecting fertilization, which is important because it provides the seedlings with the adequate nutritional contribution they need to grow well.
As strange as it may seem, observing plants is also important, because only then, without any effort, will you be able to notice if the plant is good or if there is something wrong. So nebulizations are also important. These are done twice a day only on the leaves.
The procedure allows you to keep the humidity level high , without exaggerating. Then it is recommended to use a saucer and place some gravel inside with a little water to ensure that the roots do not come into direct contact with the water, because it evaporates and still keeps the plant moist. You must know that any stagnation can be fatal.
Watering with the immersion method is ideal for orchid growth.
As for the orchid substrate, it must be light, composed of coconut fiber and bark because they allow fantastic watering to begin from which the plant only benefits.
The best method to water orchids is by immersion. It is not about throwing the plant into the water but rather placing the vase in non-frozen water , but at a low temperature for a few minutes. Then you have to let the water drain so that the excess disappears.
Why immersion is recommended instead of classic irrigation
This is the best method, the most recommended because it allows the plant to absorb all the water it needs and in a single phase also release what it does not need.
Then follow the mistings that you should refer to after the immersion, because it will be enough to refresh the leaves and nothing more. The seedling probably won’t need water for at least a day.
Whether you place them on the balcony, on the terrace or in the garden, if you follow the rules and advice given, you have a good chance, whatever the climate of your city, of having fantastic orchids that everyone will envy. It doesn’t take much to have lush, healthy plants.