Growing orchids is not as easy as it seems. A tropical plant in a typical apartment cannot be left without attention for a long time, especially in winter.
Lack of experience and knowledge can ruin a flower. Therefore, with the arrival of autumn cold weather, some habits should be forgotten.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how not to ruin a plant.
Mistake one: light
This is a tropical plant, but this does not mean that the orchid loves bright sunlight and direct rays.
Thus, the plant can easily get burned even in winter.
Mistake two: watering
Overwatering, especially in the cool season, is detrimental to any cultivated plants, not to mention the delicate orchid.
It is necessary to strictly adhere to the schedule, otherwise the roots may dry out or rot.
Mistake number three: feeding
It is not customary to feed indoor flowers in winter, but orchids love to “eat”.
A mixture containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is suitable.
Mistake number four: replanting
Be sure to ensure that the plant does not become cramped in the pot. Also, repotting may be necessary if the roots become soft and brown.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
