Tips for taking care of orchids
Orchids are delicate plants that require specific care to thrive. When exposed to inappropriate conditions, such as excessive water spraying, they can fade quickly. It is important to know good practices to avoid such inconvenience.
1. Avoid excessive spraying
If your orchid faded immediately becoming green after spraying, it is very likely that you used too much water. Orchids do not like to have constantly wet roots. It is important to allow the substrate to dry slightly between two waterings and avoid spraying the leaves and flowers directly.
2. Choose the right location
Orchids need a lot of light to grow well, but they do not support direct sunlight. Place your plant in a bright place, but away from the strongest sunlight. An east-facing window is ideal for most orchid varieties.
3. Use good substrate
- Choose a substrate suitable for orchids, such as pine bark or sphagnum.
- Make sure that the pot in which the orchid is planted has drainage holes to avoid water accumulation at the root level.
4. Respect the Orchid Life Cycle
Orchids need a rest period after flowering to regenerate. It is normal that the plant loses its flowers and enters the dormancy phase. During this time, reduce watering slightly and do not fertilize the plant. Once new buttons appear, take back the usual care.
5. Monitoring pests and diseases
- Regularly inspect the leaves and roots of the orchid to detect possible parasites such as cochenilles or red spiders.
- In case of infestation, treat the plant with natural solutions or insecticides adapted to orchids.
Conclusion
By following these simple tips, you will be able to take care of your orchids properly and avoid that they fade prematurely. Don’t forget that each variety of orchid has its own specific needs, so find out about the peculiarities of your plant to offer it the best possible care.