The orchid is a bright and exotic representative of the world of flowers. It attracts with unusual shapes and shades of flowers. The plant requires special care.
The first difficulties can be encountered immediately after the purchase of an orchid, if you do not know how to transplant it. This article will tell you when you need to change the pot, what are the general recommendations for transplantation, how to care for exotic.
What should be remembered when purchasing this amazing flower?
When buying, you need to remember that in the store the orchid is in comfortable conditions for it. Maintained optimum temperature, light, the necessary humidity.
The flower is very capricious, therefore it requires special care and attention. After the acquisition, you must immediately create conditions as close as possible to those in which the plant was in the store.
It is especially important to observe them in the first days, as the orchid will adapt and get used.
Do I need to transplant a newly purchased plant?
Such a question interests many, but most of all, florist growers. Often the plant is sold in ugly pots, and there is a desire to immediately transplant into a more aesthetic capacity. But the question arises whether to do it and risk the health of an orchid for the sake of beauty?
The best time to buy will be spring. At this time, flowering stops and the growing season begins. Basically, transplanting is required when the flower becomes crowded in the container.
In no case should we lose sight of the moment when the orchid begins to grow, otherwise the regrown roots will be difficult to separate. If the transplant is wrong and untimely, it will lead to the death of the plant.
To beautiful woman felt comfortable and did not interfere with other plants, it must be placed away from them. So, we can conclude that if the flower is comfortable, then you should not transplant immediately after purchase and give him time to adapt.
When is transplanting from a store pot necessary?
- The first reason is the soil. Most often, the land used by shops consists of peat with the addition of various impurities, and it is too moisture-intensive. This soil is not designed for a long period.
- Most vendors, to extend the life of an orchid, often water it and process it. Flower - gentle and excessive watering can lead to rotting of the root system. Roots do not tolerate too much moisture. Not everyone is engaged in transplanting after purchase and in vain, because during this procedure, you can identify rotten and dead roots, and by removing them, the flower will receive salvation.
- Before selling, the plant is grown in a small pot filled with sphagnum moss. Not always when transferring to a large container, sellers remove all the moss. Buying a flower, you must immediately get rid of moss, and the space that was freed to fill with earth.
From the video you will find out when you need to replant an orchid after purchase:
How to choose the right time for the procedure?
The transplant is not carried out in the summer in hot weather, as well as in the winter.when the orchid is in a resting period. The optimal time is spring. It is at this time that the flower enters the vegetative phase.
It is not recommended to do the procedure at the time of flowering, as this will lead to dropping flowers.
Do I need to replace the pot and soil?
If the flower feels good and has a healthy appearance, then there is no need to disturb it. Repotting can be done a little later in the new pot. The procedure is needed for the growth of the roots and close the store containers in which the plant can be. The substrate should be similar to the previous one, unless it was a sphagnum moss.
General recommendations
- This should be done in the spring.
- The pot and the earth change when necessary.
- Transplant is not made in too large containers.
- Capacity will be required transparent.
- Dead and rotten roots are removed.
- Removal tools must be sterile.
- Sections are processed with charcoal.
- Sick flowers are not transplanted.
- The procedure itself is performed carefully.
Step-by-step instruction
For a start, accessories are prepared: a new plastic pot, scissors or pruner, charcoal, cinnamon, fungicide (to cope with dark spots or rotting, if any).- Next is watering. From the wet land is much easier to get an orchid.
- Now the flower is removed.
- Carefully removed the former substrate from the roots.
- Removed sick, dry, dead roots.
- Then the stem is examined. If dark spots were found, it means that this place should be cut off until the healthy green part is visible.
- All damaged areas should be treated with charcoal, in severe cases, with a large number of them, use a fungicide.
- After this, the plant is not disturbed for several hours.
- The final stage is a direct transfer.
- Drainage holes are made in a transparent pot.
- The flower is positioned so that it is located in the center of the container, and the roots around the walls.
- Next is filling the soil mixture.
For a start, accessories are prepared: a new plastic pot, scissors or pruner, charcoal, cinnamon, fungicide (to cope with dark spots or rotting, if any).From the video you will learn how to transplant an orchid:
Possible problems due to the procedure and their solution
For example, sometimes small cracks and wounds are formed in the root area. In this case, stops watering for a week. You can only spray the topsoil once a day.
Another common problem is the lack of growth. This is due to the following reasons: improper temperature, poor watering, a small amount of light, lack of useful substances. Worth reviewing care.
It often happens that after the procedure for a long time there is no bloom. This happens because of: a large pot, a lot of nitrogen in the new land, excessive watering. To overcome this problem, most likely, another transplant is required, but with all the rules.
Care for the purchased flower at home
Consider how to care for a plant that you recently bought.
- Observance of temperature. During the day about + 24 ... +25, and at night no less than +16 degrees.
- Watering is necessary as the soil dries.
- It is not recommended to put a flower near the heating devices.
- Lighting - scattered without hitting the direct rays of the sun.
- Top dressing is used special for this type.
Conclusion
Orchid is an incredible plant that attracts with its beauty. She, undoubtedly, will please with its flowering owner. The main thing - to follow the rules of care for her and be extremely careful and cautious in the process of transplantation.
