Characteristics of orchids, how to grow orchids

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1.Characteristics of orchids

2.How to grow orchids

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Orchid is an epiphytic or terrestrial herbaceous plant. Its stem is a pseudobulb, and its shape is mostly ovoid, oval and fusiform. Its leaves grow from the base of the pseudobulb, generally in a band shape, and some are oblanceolate or narrowly elliptical. Orchid flowers are mainly composed of calyx and petals. The outer layer is the calyx, and the inner layer is the petals. The inner layer usually has only three petals, and the lower one becomes the lip. In addition, the stamens and pistils of orchids grow on the same stamen.

1.Characteristics of orchids

1. Characteristics of Orchid

Orchid is an epiphytic or terrestrial herbaceous plant. Its stem is a pseudobulb, and its shape is mostly ovoid, oval or fusiform. The bottom of its pseudobulb One or more scapes will also be produced. Its leaves also grow from the base of the pseudobulb, generally in a band shape, and some are oblanceolate or narrowly elliptical. Orchid flowers are mainly composed of calyx and petals. The outer layer is the calyx, and the inner layer is the petals. The inner layer usually has only three petals, and the lower one becomes the lip. In addition, the stamens and pistils of orchids grow on the same stamen, which is a major feature of orchid plants.

2. How to grow orchids

Temperature: Orchids like a warm environment, so the temperature should be kept at 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Light: Orchid needs sufficient light to grow better, but it is afraid of strong light. Therefore, in seasons other than spring and summer, you can let it receive full sunlight, and adjust its orientation from time to time so that it can receive even light. When the sun is relatively strong in other seasons, you need to pay attention to shading it.

Moisture: Orchids don’t like moisture and prefer relatively dry conditions. environment. Therefore, the amount of watering should not be too much. Controlling it to 20% dry and 80% wet can meet its growth conditions. Just pay attention to whether to water at noon.

Fertilizer: The amount of fertilizer must be controlled for orchids. When it first sprouts, you can apply a nitrogen-based fertilizer once. During the growing season, nitrogen fertilizer needs to be applied every half month. Then wait until the flowers fade before applying fertilizer. In addition, try to apply fertilizer at night.

2.How to grow orchids

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