How do orchids take root (introduction to root growth conditions)

1. Planting material

When growing orchids, it is advisable to use loose, breathable, and slightly acidic granular planting materials with good drainage properties, so that the orchids can take root faster. Common orchid planting materials include pine chestnut king, planting gold stone, snake wood, bark blocks, leaves, expanded clay, brick particles, tile particles, coconut shells, peanut shells, weathered stones, leaf mold, etc. In addition, you can loosen the soil appropriately to increase the gaps in the soil, which is conducive to the growth of orchid roots. Generally, it is sufficient to loosen the soil once a week.

2. Lighting

Make sure your orchid receives reasonable amounts of sunlight. It is best to allow orchids to receive sunlight in the morning. Because the morning sunlight is not so strong, it will be of great help to the growth of orchids. The lighting time should be controlled at about two hours, which can help the orchid take root quickly.

3. Water and fertilizer

Water and fertilizer management should be reasonable. Water once every morning to keep the soil moist. When watering, try not to water the leaves, just water around the roots. Only by properly controlling the amount and frequency of watering can the plants take root and sprout faster. Fertilization should be done in small amounts and frequently, and the fertilizer concentration must not be too high. You can choose special orchid fertilizer and apply it once a week to make the orchid take root quickly.

4. Temperature

Temperatures that are too high or too low will affect the normal growth of orchids. The temperature should be controlled at around 25 degrees as much as possible. Such growth temperature is beneficial to the rooting of orchids.

5. Rooting powder

You can apply appropriate rooting powder to orchids to help them take root quickly. After loosening the soil, sprinkle some rooting powder to make the orchid take root quickly.