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Orchid care secrets: A crucial step for winter survival

How to take care of an orchid before winter?
How to take care of an orchid before winter?
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Katarzyna Pawlicka

15 August 2024 12:49

If you have orchids, you should know that they require specific care. In the winter, one thing must be removed from their pots. Plan for this procedure today.

Although orchids are very popular, their care is not the easiest. If we neglect proper care for these plants, they can quickly lose their flowers, and their leaves will turn yellow. Changing how they are cared for is necessary in the fall and winter. One thing must be removed from their pots.

Trick to make your orchid bloom beautifully

Many orchid owners focus primarily on regular watering and providing appropriate lighting. While these actions are crucial, one other task is extremely important in the fall-winter period.

Fall is a transitional period for orchids. During this time, they enter a state of dormancy, during which all feedings should be removed from their pots (including the popular liquid feedings enclosed in a plastic container). It is also an excellent time to refrain from using fertilizers, even homemade ones, as they can harm the plants. The orchid will repay you with lush blooming.

Where to place your orchid?

How else can you care for your orchids in the fall and winter? If they are on a windowsill, they should be moved to a place where they are not exposed to heat from radiators. This is extremely important because excessive heat can cause the plants to dry out and flowers to fall off, ultimately leading to their death.

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