In the world there is set of various childbirth of orchids: Phalaenopsis, Miltoniya, Kattley and others. Is in each sort on several dozen species of this flower. But for all orchids there are general certain rules on care for them.
Orchids for our inhabitant are very mysterious and beautiful flowers. Therefore they enjoy wide popularity among other house plants. How it is correct to look after orchid in house conditions?
Buying already adult plant it is necessary to know that it is not necessary to replace orchids every year. So their root system expands on all pot that is very good factor for these flowers. The correct leaving positively affects the frequency of blossoming of orchid. And they can sometimes not please you in beautiful flowers at all.
Watering of orchid
Very important component of care for orchids is watering. At the same time it is necessary to follow the main rule: it is better not to add, than to pour. Orchids love humidity, but not dampness. At hit of surplus of water on sockets of leaves and in pseudo-potatoes, the plant can begin to rot.
It is better to water orchids in the first half of day that by the evening they have managed to dry out. Water for watering has to be soft and warm. For reduction of rigidity it needs to be boiled. It is impossible to water with cold water. Also orchids badly transfer salinization of the soil. Therefore it is possible to use the rain or distilled water.
Besides normal watering the flowers need to be sprayed. At the same time consider that water did not get on flowers and buds. Also apply immersion of all pot in water for couple of minutes. Frequency of waterings depends on season: water 3-4 times a week in the summer, and 1-2 times for the same time are not more often in the winter. In winter time the plant is in dormant period. And here spraying is carried out as often as possible, especially to heat or heating season, periodically wiping leaves with damp sponge.
Orchid fertilizer
To other important components of care for orchids introduction of necessary fertilizers is. Especially it is relevant at the beginning of growth of flower or after its change. At this moment the orchid has need for nitrogen, especially if substrate very poor. Then apply extra root fertilizing by urea. On 2 g of medicine part in 1 l of water and spray plant in the morning. During the summer period of orchid feed up potash and nitrogen fertilizers. And before winter also phosphorus is necessary for them. At the same time it is better to use liquid fertilizers and to avoid granulated which can cause burns of roots of plants.
Right choice of the place of cultivation of orchid
One more important factor of the correct leaving is the choice of the place where the orchid will grow. In winter time it is necessary to preserve them against influence of the hot air proceeding from heating appliances. And it is better to expose flowers on fresh air on balcony or in garden in the summer. They perfectly grow and develop at artificial lighting, especially at diffused light. For cultivation of orchids it is better to use windowsills from East and West side of the house or the apartment. On the southern windowsill in the afternoon flowers demand shading in order to avoid burns.
General characteristics on care for orchid
Orchids badly transfer drafts therefore they need to be preserved against it. At change do not throw out old soil as at it there are disputes of fungus which is necessary for plants. In this case use pot of the bigger size, and mix old substrate with new.
At fall of temperature of surrounding air up to +15 degrees, orchids can prematurely blossom. Especially it is dangerous to young and weak plants after change. In this case the peduncle is deleted.
If the orchid demands shading, about it leaves which can be will signal either are raised, or lowered.
It is also important to follow the basic rules during the cutting and reproduction of orchids. At this moment there is plant infection probability with viral diseases. And it can occur even via the cutting tool. Be careful and use only the clean and checked objects.
In this article the main components of the correct care for orchids are given in house conditions which will help your plants to develop and to please long with the blossoming.