An orchid is an incredibly beautiful flower.
Many women grow entire gardens in their homes.
The main thing is to take proper care of them so that the flowers are strong and pleasing to the eye.
Therefore, you need to avoid the most common mistakes.
Purchase
Be careful when buying flowers, so as not to take sick or old ones. Be sure to inspect the root system.
The roots should be green and have a silvery tint, without brown spots. The leaves should be firm and rich green.
Location
Usually all indoor plants are placed on the windowsill. However, if the windows face north, then the orchid will stretch out due to insufficient light.
If to the south or east, then the plant can get burns. It is better to place the flower in a place where it can be provided with additional lighting or direct sunlight can be diffused.
Substrate replacement
Don't do this immediately after purchasing the flower. Give it a few weeks to adapt.
Replanting is carried out when the substrate stops providing the roots with the necessary amount of moisture.
Transfer
You can't grow an orchid in regular soil, because the roots need air and water, otherwise they will start to rot. Therefore, you can't compact the substrate when replanting.
Watering
The orchid needs to be watered once every 10-14 days. If the lower leaves begin to wither, you need to water the plant. If the leaves are a rich green color, there is condensation on the walls of the pot, then you should refrain from watering.
Top dressing
Orchid should be fed 1-2 times a month during active growth. Do not apply fertilizers during flowering, as this can cause stress to the flower. Most often, feeding is carried out during the formation of new flower stalks or leaf growth.
Spraying
Orchids need high humidity, but you can't overdo it, otherwise it will rot or pests will appear. Place jars filled with water near the plant - this will help raise the humidity level and satisfy the orchid's needs.
Pests and diseases
Usually, pests live in the substrate. These can be aphids, spider mites or thrips. Most often, the orchid can get powdery mildew, rot and other viral diseases.
Winter care
The flower should not be placed in a draft or in a dry room. It is better to remove it from the window and from the radiator. However, in this case, additional lighting will be needed or the window sill will have to be insulated.
