Do orchids like to be dry or wet? An introduction to watering time and methods.

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Orchids like moisture and grow better in a humid environment. However, the humidity inside the basin and outside the basin should be distinguished. It is best to keep the air humidity at about 40-70%. The humidity in the basin needs to be slightly lower, and it can be kept at 30% wet and 70% dry. In daily maintenance, whether to "dry" or "wet" needs to consider the orchid's maintenance environment and growth status. Treat it according to the specific situation, such as wet maintenance in spring and autumn, dry maintenance in summer and winter; wet maintenance in the north, dry maintenance in the south, etc.

1. Likes dryness and humidity

Orchids like moisture and grow better in a humid environment. However, the humidity inside the basin and outside the basin should be distinguished. It is best to keep the air humidity at about 40-70%. The humidity in the basin is slightly lower and should be kept at 30% wet and 70% dry. In daily maintenance, whether it is "dry maintenance" or "wet maintenance" needs to consider the maintenance environment and growth status of the orchid, and treat it differently according to the specific situation. For example, wet cultivation in spring and autumn, dry cultivation in summer and winter; wet cultivation of hard materials and dry cultivation of soft materials; wet cultivation of strong seedlings and dry cultivation of weak seedlings; wet cultivation of mud pots and dry cultivation of plastic pots; wet cultivation of thick flowers and dry cultivation of thin flowers; wet cultivation of thick flowers and dry cultivation of thin flowers; Maintenance, dry maintenance in the south; wet maintenance with ventilation, dry maintenance without ventilation, etc.

2. Watering skills

1. Time: Water between 9 a.m. and every 3 days in spring and autumn. Do not water at night, as water evaporation may cause plant rot. Watering is required every day in summer. Do not water at noon. High temperatures and rapid evaporation of water are not conducive to plant absorption. In winter, you can choose to water when it is warm, and water once every week or so. Do not water in the morning or evening to avoid frost damage to the plants due to low temperatures.

2. Method: Watering needs to be done according to the "see the rules" "wet" principle. Wait until the soil dries out before watering, and water until the soil is soaked. When watering in winter, do not use cold water. Try to water the plants with water temperature close to room temperature to avoid frost damage to the plants. When watering, do not water toward the roots. It is best to water along the edge of the flower pot to avoid damaging the roots.

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