Fifi Leigh
- Change water cycle, depending on which container you are using, whether it is wood or plastic. But the pot should have holes to provide lots of air. Or, mount orchid to a tree, bark, or hang it somewhere. It needs moisture and humidity. You can mount it on a log. Never leave roots in water or any soggy media for too long. Always use room temperature water. But remember that different pots will tend to dry out differently. Don’t use sodium because it is softened water.
- Fertilizer is like vitamins for the plant. For healthy growth, make sure it gets 20% or less of nitrogen. Phosphorus helps roots grow as well as metabolism. Potassium helps fight stress, drought, and diseases.
- Always check roots to properly maintain the plant. Cut out anything brown, soft, or oozing out stuff. Spray roots with alcohol. And, then, place the plant in a slightly larger pot. Slit pots and make extra holes.
