When is the best month to plant orchids?

Which month is suitable for planting orchids?

Orchids are epiphytic or terrestrial herbs. The best time to plant them is March in spring or September in autumn. The weather is hot and humid in summer, and the leaves of orchids planted at this time are prone to lose water, which is not conducive to the growth of new seedlings. The dry and cold winter will freeze the roots of orchids, causing the orchid seedlings to fail to survive.

Orchid Planting Methods

1. Choose a pot

Orchids have well-developed root systems, so you need to choose a larger flowerpot. Before planting, put tiles at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage and raise the soil layer.

2. Filling

When planting orchids, you need to pay attention to filling the loose and breathable soil on top of the tiles after exposure to the sun. The thickness is generally about 2 to 3 cm, and then compact it.

3. Planting

Place the orchid seedling on the soil, straighten the plant and then fill the soil. When filling the soil, lift the plant slightly and gently shake the seedling and the pot to make the roots tightly combined with the soil. After the position of the plant is determined, compact the soil around it.

4. Coverage

In order to prevent rain from washing away the soil, keep the leaves clean, and prevent orchids from being infected by pathogens in the soil, you can cover the surface of the soil in the flowerpot with small stones or moss.

Points to note when planting orchids

1. Use sterilized scissors to cut off the diseased and rotten roots of orchids. Fill the soil and flowerpots and expose them to the sun for more than 3 days for disinfection.

2. Pay attention to the water temperature when watering. Do not use cold water to water the flowers in winter. The water temperature should be close to room temperature to avoid damage to the orchid roots.