How to water orchids in winter, things to note when growing orchids in winter

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1. How to water orchids in winter

2. Things to note when growing orchids in winter

When raising orchids in winter, you must first pay attention to keeping warm. Move the plants indoors to a warmer place for maintenance. The temperature should be controlled between 5-15 degrees Celsius. There is basically no need to fertilize. However, varieties such as spring orchids will grow in winter and require appropriate application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. In terms of watering, just keep the pot soil slightly moist. When watering, you can water it with warm water at noon on a sunny day, and spray water around it. In addition, windows should be opened frequently to enhance indoor air convection.

1. How to water orchids in winter

When watering orchids in winter, you also need to water them thoroughly to keep the soil slightly moist. However, the frequency of watering should not be too high, and the interval should be relatively longer than in other seasons. Watering can be done once every five to seven days. In addition, because winter is relatively cold, cold water cannot be used directly, but warm water should be used for watering, and it is best to water at noon on a sunny day. Be careful not to water too much to avoid water accumulation and frostbite to the plants. After each watering, the plants can be placed in the sun to reduce the possibility of frostbite on the plants. In addition, orchids are generally grown indoors in winter and will be relatively dry, so you need to spray some water on them appropriately to increase the air humidity around them.

2. Precautions for growing orchids in winter

Temperature: The temperature is generally low in winter. If orchids continue to be grown outdoors, they may suffer frostbite or even freeze to death. They must be moved indoors to a warmer place for maintenance. The indoor temperature should be controlled between 5-15 degrees Celsius, and sufficient sunlight should be ensured, which is conducive to the growth of flower buds on the plants.

Fertilization: Orchids generally enter the dormant period in winter and do not need fertilization. However, some varieties, such as spring orchids, are relatively cold-resistant and will grow in winter. Therefore, it needs to be replenished with nutrients in time, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be sprayed on its leaves.

Watering: Orchids are generally in a dormant state in winter. The need for water will be greatly reduced, as long as the potting soil is kept slightly moist. When watering, you can water it with warm water at noon on a sunny day, and spray water around it to increase the humidity.

Ventilation: Orchids generally prefer an environment with smooth air circulation, but winter is relatively cold and windows are generally not opened frequently, which is not conducive to the survival of orchids. If you need to strengthen indoor air convection, you can open windows for ventilation at noon on a sunny and windless day, or temporarily place the plants outdoors in a sunny place sheltered from the wind.

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