In order for young orchids to quickly grow leaves and begin to bloom, you need to create certain conditions for them.
How to properly care for this flower, says the expert of the online publication Belnovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
How to care for orchids
Firstly, after purchasing the orchid, it is necessary to replant it.
The transport soil is not suitable for further cultivation.
The optimal soil composition is pine bark, expanded clay (fine or medium), zeoflora or zeolite, coconut chips, sphagnum and coal.
The second common mistake of novice gardeners is planting orchids in wide pots without drainage holes.
The diameter of the pot should exceed the volume of the root system by only 2-3 cm, otherwise the plant will grow roots, not leaves and flower stalks.
Also, wiping the leaves with a citric acid solution helps stimulate the growth and flowering of the orchid. 1/3 teaspoon of citric acid is enough for a liter of water.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
