Humidity at orchid cultivation

Every experienced florist knows that orchids are very moisture-loving plants. But not all new lovers know that in addition to watering orchids in dire need of regular air humidification.

And if (most of them) may normally exist without them first, then the second factor in these conditions is a must. If the plant is grown in a pot, it is able to obtain all the necessary moisture level of the substrate and the air humidified in this case, fades into the background.

However, there are times when simply vital to maintain a proper level of humidification in the room where the orchid:

· A recent transplant plants (adjustment period)

· Poorly developed root system (part of the roots could be lost due to improper maintenance, rotting or mechanical impact),

· Weakened by disease or fungus plant.

Optimum air humidity orchid cultivation

The vast majority of representatives of this type of plant is perfectly exist at a humidity of 50-60% which is most often found in a room maintenance, but this level is not optimal.

To create favorable conditions for good growth and development of orchids need humidity of about 70-80%. Due spongy structure roots orchid missing easily absorb moisture from the environment that promotes a more rapid and prolonged growth of plants flowering.

This factor allows orchids perfectly coexist with humans.

How to increase the humidity in a dwelling

The most convenient way of growing orchids in acceptable conditions is to create a small greenhouse, which must necessarily have an additional artificial light and good ventilation.

In tight spaces much easier to create the ideal climatic conditions, including the required level of humidity.

To this should be carried out spraying the plants with a periodicity of 3 times a day during the warm season, and in the cold - only clear sunny days.

However, we must know when to stop, because in low light and excessive humidity can begin the process of rotting of the root system and the outside of the plant.

Also, due to the excessive amount of moisture plants are susceptible to defeat by various infections and fungal diseases.