For capricious orchids to grow and bloom comfortably, it is necessary to create conditions close to natural.
Is it possible to do this on a windowsill, especially when the heating devices are on, the air is dry, and there is a cold draft from the windows?
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to water orchids and maintain the appropriate level of humidity.
How to water
The substrate in which the orchids sit must be constantly saturated with moisture, but over-watering should also not be allowed.
Therefore, it is recommended to water the flowers weekly.
The exception is the situation when the air temperature in the room is above 25 degrees Celsius.
Orchids are watered as follows: fill a suitable container with water and place the pot with the plant in it for 30 minutes.
In this case, the water level in the basin should not be higher than the level of the sides of the flowerpot.
Young shoots should also not end up in water.
Then let the excess water drain and return the orchid to its place. If necessary, you can spray the surface of the substrate with a spray bottle.
In hot climates, you can wet the leaves, unless it is a miltonia, whose leaves can become spotted when wet.
Air humidity
The easiest way to maintain humidity levels is to place an open container of water next to the orchid.
Previously, we talked about how to help indoor plants survive the winter.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
