How to clean orchid leaves
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If the orchid leaves are dirty, it is best to avoid wiping the leaves directly with a rag, otherwise the dust will easily rub into the stomata of the leaves, thereby blocking the stomata and causing the orchid seedlings to become stiff. It is best to rinse the orchid leaves with clean water. Rainwater is the best, followed by river water. You can move the orchid outdoors to soak in the rain. Or choose a well-ventilated environment, use a fine-nozzle watering can to simulate spring rain to wash the orchid leaves, so that the dust on the orchid leaves will be washed away with the water.
1. Rainwater flushing
1. Rain washing
It is said that spring rain is as precious as oil. It can be seen that spring rain is the softest rain in the four seasons. In spring, you can move your orchids outdoors and wash them with the continuous drizzle from nature. , the dust on the orchid leaves will be washed away with the rain.
2. Rinse with a watering can
If When encountering heavy rainstorms in other seasons, it is not suitable to wash orchids. You can find a large tank to accumulate rainwater, put the rainwater into a fine watering can, and simulate spring rain to wash the orchid leaves. If it is not enough, you need to pay attention. When using a watering can to wash the plant leaves, be sure to Pay attention to maintaining ventilation in the maintenance environment.
3. Watering method
When watering orchids, rainwater from the sky is usually the first choice, followed by river water. When the conditions are really bad, then fall back and use tap water that has been dried. When watering, use a fine-nozzed watering can to wet the entire orchid. Do not fill the large gourd in the center of the flowerpot. Watering time is also important. Usually in summer, watering should be done in the morning and evening. Do not water at noon to avoid affecting the growth of orchids. Do not pour cold water in autumn and winter, but water that has been dried in advance. As for the pot-watering method, it is usually used for orchid seedlings that have just been potted. Adult orchids are best watered with clean water.
2. Rinse with watering bottle
3. Watering method
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