Can orchids be grown on the balcony? (What should I pay attention to when growing orchids on my balcony?)

Can orchids be grown on the balcony?

It is not difficult to grow orchids, but it is not easy to keep them well. To grow orchids, you must not only grow the seedlings strong, but also make them bloom in the right season.

As for the growth habits of orchids, it is easier to grow them outdoors than indoors. However, most orchid lovers grow orchids on the balcony, and the living environment is not easy to change.

In addition, orchids are native plants in my country and have adapted to climate changes in the north and south of my country. Orchids can be grown in both the south and the north.

As a home balcony, it is most suitable for growing flowers. Growing orchids is not only because they are high-end, but orchids are also easier and simpler to maintain, and have a higher survival rate. Unlike other types of plants, they are extremely easy to die.

Most of the flowers grown at home are placed on a south-facing balcony. Orchids do not require much light, so it is most suitable to place them on a south-facing balcony.

An orchid does not need to be replaced with planting materials for at least three to five years. It is usually watered regularly and not managed manually at other times. One advantage of orchids is that they do not attract insects.

What are the precautions for growing orchids on the balcony?

From the perspective of orchids’ growth habits, they need a well-ventilated and aerated environment . Good ventilation can continuously provide fresh oxygen to orchids, so that orchids can grow vigorously and orchid seedlings can be strong and have thick roots.

This requires us to choose good planting materials, especially those that are loose, breathable, and have good drainage properties, to avoid water accumulation and root rot due to excessive planting materials.

Orchids need sunlight for photosynthesis and to produce nutrients to meet their growth and development needs. Therefore, appropriate light is essential for orchids . Especially in late autumn and winter, the warming effect of sunlight should be utilized to help orchids survive the winter safely.

Orchids' demand for light varies depending on the season, region, species and artistic characteristics.

For example, Mo Lan and Han Lan require relatively less light, while Chun Lan, Chun Jian Lan, Jian Lan and Lian Ban Lan require less light than Hui Lan, but more than Mo Lan and Han Lan.

For varieties such as Chunlan, Chunjian, Huilan, and Lianbanlan that bloom in late winter and early spring, or in late spring, winter is the golden time for them to produce flower buds . At this time, they need a 2-3 week "vernalization" period of low temperature of 0°C ~ 5°C.

Therefore, the temperature in winter cannot be too high. Too high a temperature is not good for the flowering of spring orchids and cymbidium orchids . This is also the main reason why spring orchids and cymbidium orchids cultivated in some areas such as Guangdong and Hainan cannot bloom normally.

However, Jianlan and Molan are just the opposite, they need warmth in winter. If the temperature is too low in winter, it will affect the germination of leaf buds of Jianlan and the development of flower buds of Molan next spring.

The reason is that Jianlan usually blooms in summer and autumn, which requires a suitable natural temperature; Molan is afraid of cold in winter and cannot overwinter outdoors in northern regions. Moreover, Molan also needs a relatively warm climate to bloom normally.