How does an orchid take root (introduction to conditions for root growth)

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First, it is appropriate to use slightly acidic granular plant materials that are loose, breathable and have good drainage properties. The second is to provide reasonable lighting and control the lighting time to about two hours. Third, water and fertilizer management must be reasonable. Water once every morning to keep the pot soil moist. Fertilizer should be applied thinly and frequently, and the fertilizer concentration must not be too high. Fourth, try to control the temperature at around 25 degrees. In addition, you can apply rooting powder to orchids to help them take root quickly. This will allow the orchid to take root faster.

1. Plant material

For orchids, it is appropriate to use slightly acidic granular plant materials that are loose, breathable and have good drainage properties, so that the orchids can take root faster. Common orchid planting materials include pine chestnuts, gold-planted stones, snakewood, bark blocks, leaves, ceramsite, bricks, tiles, coconut shells, peanut shells, weathered stones, leaf humus, etc. In addition, you can also loosen the soil appropriately to increase the voids in the soil, which is conducive to the growth of orchid roots. Generally, loosening the soil once a week is sufficient.

2. Light

Ensure orchid Get reasonable sun exposure. It is best to allow orchids to receive sunlight in the morning. Because the sunlight in the morning is not that strong, it will be of great help to the growth of orchids. The lighting time is controlled to about two hours, which can help the orchid take root quickly.

3. Water and fertilizer

Water and fertilizer management must be reasonable. Water once every morning to keep the pot soil moist. When watering, try not to water on the leaves, just water around the roots. Properly control the amount and frequency of watering so that plants can take root and sprout faster. Fertilizer should be applied thinly and frequently, and the fertilizer concentration must not be too high. You can choose a special orchid fertilizer and apply it once a week to make orchids take root quickly.

4. Temperature

The temperature is too high Too high or too low will affect the normal growth of orchids. The temperature needs to be controlled at around 25 degrees. This growth temperature is beneficial to the roots of orchids.

5. Rooting powder

Appropriate rooting powder can be applied to orchids to help them take root quickly. Sprinkle some rooting powder after loosening the soil to help the orchid take root quickly.

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