How to grow orchids in spring

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1. Lighting

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Fertilization

5. Pest prevention

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When cultivating orchids in spring, place them in a sunny place to receive full-day light. In late spring, 4 hours of sunshine a day is enough. When the climate is unstable, do not move it outdoors. It is best to keep the indoor temperature at about 10 degrees. At this time, you can water more appropriately and apply some fertilizer, mainly nitrogen fertilizer. In addition, when plants are infected with insect pests, they should be sprayed with insecticides as soon as possible.

1. Lighting

1. Light

Orchids are not tolerant of strong light, and the sunshine in spring is mild. You can place it in a sunny place to receive full sunlight. If maintained in a dark place for a long time, the leaves may turn yellow and the stems may become too thin. The sunshine in late spring is strong, so it is enough to receive light every morning and afternoon, and the light time should not exceed 4 hours.

2. Temperature

It is It will grow better in an environment with higher temperatures, so do not move it outdoors for maintenance until the climate is stable to avoid frostbite in spring. For indoor maintenance, the temperature should be kept at about 10 degrees.

3. Watering

After spring arrives, the increase in air humidity is very helpful for the growth of orchids. For spring maintenance, you need to water your orchids more. The amount of watering can be slightly more. Just water until there is water flowing out. It is best to pour water at a temperature close to room temperature to avoid frostbite to the plants.

Four. Fertilization

It is Nutrients need to be stored before flowering, so it needs to be given more nutrients in spring. The main fertilizer is nitrogen fertilizer, supplemented by phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Nitrogen fertilizers are used two to three times a month, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are used once or twice a month.

5. Pest prevention

Spring is the growth period of plants and also the growth period of pests. The most susceptible insect pest to orchids is red spider mites. If found, you need to spray it with an insecticide with strong efficacy and low side effects.

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Fertilization

5. Pest prevention

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