Are you a lover of plants and flowers? It must be knowing the flowers on this one "Orchid".Orchid plant is a plant that already exists in the earth since 120 million years ago and has been able to continue to evolve and adapt so that it still survived until now, in this world, there are nearly 35 thousand species of orchids. Even more undiscovered species. One of the rare orchids found in the Xishuangbanna region of Yunnan province, which has a unique coat.
About orchid care, basically there are several things that must be considered :
Location, temperature, and humidity:
Orchids will grow well in the highlands, it does not mean in the lowlands cannot live but must meet the appropriate provisions. Temperatures range from 15ºC - 3ºC (optimum temperature 21ºC) with good air circulation. Humidity ranged between 65% -70%.
Sunlight:
Don't let your orchid plants exposed to direct sunlight is excessive, keep your orchid in the morning sun between the hours of 7-9 am. Orchids are getting enough sunlight to grow thin, narrow leaves and long, on the other hand, if excess sunlight, the leaves will turn yellow like afire. Orchids will grow best if hung in the shade of a tree.
A good planting medium is not doty quickly, allowing the roots attached, porous for air circulation, can store nutrients, and not easily become a source of disease. Kinds of media are ferns, moss, coconut fiber, charcoal, wood, broken bricks or tiles.
Pot :
For pots, earthen pot can be selected or plastic pots, earthen pot can save water while the pot is not plastic, to increase the aesthetic value can be used to make plastic pots perforated on its side. Orchid also good planted in blocks of ferns and hung under trees.
If you want to take care of your orchids have to like orchids, because of the failure / disappointment often descend to the beginner. Orchid we die / illness was common, but that it should be noted is that we know the cause, and then we can do prevention and treatment. And one more thing you have to be patient and painstaking.
Sunlight:
Don't let your orchid plants exposed to direct sunlight is excessive, keep your orchid in the morning sun between the hours of 7-9 am. Orchids are getting enough sunlight to grow thin, narrow leaves and long, on the other hand, if excess sunlight, the leaves will turn yellow like afire. Orchids will grow best if hung in the shade of a tree.
Watering:
Watering should be with sprayer and the water used free chlorine and other chemical compounds. Young orchids need a lot more water, we recommend watering once a day. For larger orchid 2 days is quite adequate. Too much water will make vulnerable orchid fungus that causes leaves and root rot. Orchids should not get wet, because it will quickly fall out.
Fertilizing:
Don't forget to give fertilizer on your orchids to quickly grow and can be beautiful and healthy flowers. It is important to choose the right fertilizer:Watering should be with sprayer and the water used free chlorine and other chemical compounds. Young orchids need a lot more water, we recommend watering once a day. For larger orchid 2 days is quite adequate. Too much water will make vulnerable orchid fungus that causes leaves and root rot. Orchids should not get wet, because it will quickly fall out.
Fertilizing:
- Choose a liquid fertilizer (fertilizer leaves)
- NPK nutrient elements should be adapted to the age of the plan:
* Young orchids require more Nitrogen element
* Ready for flowering orchid requires more Phospor elements
- Fertilizing done once a week with a dose of 1 / 2 tsp to 1 liter of water
- Spray solution of fertilizer, with the sprayer on the leaves and roots
- Fertilization can be done more frequently, by reducing the dose.
A good planting medium is not doty quickly, allowing the roots attached, porous for air circulation, can store nutrients, and not easily become a source of disease. Kinds of media are ferns, moss, coconut fiber, charcoal, wood, broken bricks or tiles.
Pot :
For pots, earthen pot can be selected or plastic pots, earthen pot can save water while the pot is not plastic, to increase the aesthetic value can be used to make plastic pots perforated on its side. Orchid also good planted in blocks of ferns and hung under trees.
If you want to take care of your orchids have to like orchids, because of the failure / disappointment often descend to the beginner. Orchid we die / illness was common, but that it should be noted is that we know the cause, and then we can do prevention and treatment. And one more thing you have to be patient and painstaking.
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