When growing orchids at home, you must clearly adhere to the rules of caring for them. After all, this allows you to create the ideal microclimate and optimal conditions for good plant development.
Spraying is an integral part of this care. And, like the other stages of care, it has its own characteristics. In the article you will learn all the rules of spraying orchids that will help you grow a healthy and strong plant.
What is spraying?
Spraying orchids with water should be carried out to ensure that the plant does not dry out and rot. It is also carried out during the fight against pests and diseases, as well as for disinfection.
Do I need to spray the plants with water?
Orchids are tropical plants.. They need to create appropriate conditions of detention. Including high humidity, which provides spraying.
It is an important component of orchid care at home. Constant spraying is necessary for these plants. But they need to be carried out without creating a water cloud around the plant, but sent to those areas of the plant that need moisturizing.
Water droplets should not run over the leaves, flower stalks and flowers.. Spraying is carried out mainly in the summer, when the risk of drying out of the soil increases. In the winter, however, they humidify the air around the flower, without getting on it (how to look after orchids in the winter and autumn in general, read here).
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When is it contraindicated?
In no case can not spray the plant, standing in the sun. From this it can get burned. In winter, it is forbidden to spray the plant itself. This can lead to hypothermia, from which the orchid becomes ill. It is recommended to carry out this procedure at least once a day and best of all in the morning.
To the leaves had time to dry in the evening. Otherwise, rotting may occur. Wherein the spray should work in light haze mode. It should also be remembered that not all types of orchids tolerate spraying. For example, for Miltonia it is not acceptable.
How to carry out spraying?
There are no special spray products. Therefore, for spraying orchids at home is enough to use both boiled and rainwater.
So-called tap water will also work. The most important thing is to keep the water warm..
Do you need to do this often?
Spray need depending on the type of plant, as they all have different requirements for this procedure. There are those who only need one spraying for seven days.
It is best to perform the procedure in the morning daily. This contributes to the healthy state of the plant. On hot days, you can repeat several times a day. But it is important to remember that the flower should dry by night. If possible, you can create a home greenhouse for the plant, so as not to spray it very often.
What part of the plant should be moistened?
When spraying special attention is paid to the leaves of the plant. they are necessarily moistened from all sides. Especially in a room with dry air, additional moisture is simply necessary.
Is it possible to help the plant by spraying with water?
With regular, sufficient and proper moisture, the plant will receive the required amount of moisture.. And from this the flower will have a healthy appearance and delight its owner with abundant flowering.
Step-by-step instruction
- Use soft water. From hard water on the plant will appear white stains from salts.
- The leaves should not be large drops from spraying. It is necessary to use a fine spray.
- Spray only in the morning or afternoon, so that the plant dries out at night. This will help avoid rotting.
- Refrain from carrying out this procedure in cold weather in winter to prevent the formation of fungus and the appearance of bacteria.
- Do not spray the flowers. Spots will immediately appear on them.
- Do not allow water to enter growth point. It will also lead to decay.
Problems and solutions
Incorrect spraying can lead to:
- rottenness - brown bacterial, root, gray or black;
- lethargy leaves with a black tint;
- the appearance of pests - shields, aphids, ticks.
There are also a number of solutions to solve these problems.
Rot
Brown Bacterial Rot appears as watery gray-brown spots. Over time, they darken and merge together. Save the plant can only be at the stage when the disease is only manifested. To do this, remove the infected parts of the plant and treat with copper-based preparations. If the disease is seen at a later stage, then the flower can not be saved.- Root rot affects the roots. From it they become soft and spoil, and the plant dies. For prevention should plant the plant in a suitable ground. And when infected - process the roots and soil with a 0.2% solution of topsin or foundation.
- Gray rot - These are dark spots on the plant, covered with a gray fluffy patina. In the fight against it, fungicides are used and the damaged areas are completely removed.
- Black rot It appears black spots on the orchid. At the same time, it is necessary to remove the infected parts and process the sections with charcoal.
Brown Bacterial Rot appears as watery gray-brown spots. Over time, they darken and merge together. Save the plant can only be at the stage when the disease is only manifested. To do this, remove the infected parts of the plant and treat with copper-based preparations. If the disease is seen at a later stage, then the flower can not be saved.Flaccid leaves with a black tint
Means that the plant is in grave danger. So manifest a variety of diseases. Treatment begins after determining what it is about.
If you correctly identify the disease, then you can try to cure it. But it is more likely that the plant will not be saved.
Pests
Manifested in the form of aphids, scutes and mites. Appear with excessive moisture. It is necessary to review the conditions of detention and watering. Treat the plant with insecticides.
- Aphid. To get rid of aphids, the plant can be treated with soapy water or use special preparations. Perform processing 2 times with a certain interval.
- Shchitovka. With the appearance of shield insects, the plant is isolated from others. They can be removed from the plant by hand, with the help of an ear stick moistened with alcohol by the dot method. Next, plants are bathed to wash off sticky plaque. The plant is placed in a very bright place for 2-3 weeks. You can also wash it with soapy water.
- Spider mite. When spider mites are detected, the plant is treated with a special preparation twice at intervals. With the defeat of the root tick - remove damaged areas of the roots. Processed by Fitoverm.
Do you want to have a healthy plant at home with a beautiful, abundant flowering? Then follow all the rules of care, not forgetting about spraying. The main thing - spend it properly, without harming the plant.
