So she feels completely at ease

How do I water a mini orchid in an exemplary manner?

A mini orchid - just like its big sisters - is placed in a bright location at warm temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Given the small volume, the Orchid soil of course faster. To avoid the risk of waterlogging, we recommend immersing the plant instead of watering it. That is how it goes:

• If the coarse substrate feels dry, take the transparent pot out of the planter
• Immerse the root ball in soft, room-warm water until no more air bubbles rise
• Do not allow water to penetrate the heart of the plant or the leaf axils

If the transparent culture pot is steamed up from the inside, there is no need for water, even if individual parts of the substrate are dry to the touch.

Does a miniature orchid need fertilizer?

The orchid gnomes grow much more slowly than their majestic counterparts. The nutrient requirement turns out to be correspondingly lower. During the growth and flowering period of a mini phalaenopsis

fertilize Therefore only every 4 weeks. To do this, add a liquid Orchid fertilizer in half the concentration to the immersion water. If the tropical plant takes a break in winter, do not give any fertilizer until the next shoot.

Can I cut a short orchid?

The following rule of thumb applies to mini orchids: Never cut green parts of the plant. You can pluck out wilted flowers if their appearance bothered you. Leaves and shoots cut Please only remove them when they are completely dead. Use a very sharp knife or scalpel that you disinfected beforehand with alcohol or spirit.