Overwatering

How to minimize and avoid them.
Overwatering, due mostly to water Orchids is very detrimental. Not only financially, but also time. What is clear with the occurence of uncontrolled " Overwatering" will cause distrubed plant growth. As a result of Overwatering on Orchid plants like rooten roots, the growth of fungi and bacteria. Anticipating high rainfall condition and the humidity is high enough to watch. Threats Overwatering must quickly overcome as solution found.

Some things happen that can minimize Overwatering :

1. Selection of type of POT should be appropriate, wear a lot of Pot holes, so that the pouring rain / watering time will be wasted directly from the pot. When you used a plastic pot, add holes and holes in addition to below can be enlarged.

2. Use planting medium that does not bind water or have a lot of drainage and aeration is good. So that the pouring rain / watering constant is not stored in the pot. Avoid the use of media Sphagnum Moss or Coconut fiber, which both have high water holding capacity. Media that can be used is Wood Charcoal or Fern.

3. Drainage and air flow in the garden should be good. In the event of rain, the water can be directly discarded completely. There are no puddles plantation house. Can be added to the fan when the air flow is poor. This will help the evaporation of the remnants of rain water.

4. To anticipate the growth of fungi and bacteria, spray regurarly once a week with fungicide and bactericide. Dose according to the ruler of the maker.

5. To avoid Overwatering incident, the maintenance of the greenhouse plastic is strongly recommended. Everything can be controlled, including the need for water. Besides the quality of flowers, generally will be better than the open garden.

Actually only one problem," WATER", but can spread and cause other problems, including disease and death. Speed and accuracy are needed to overcome this, in order to avoid greater looses. The five things above hopefully can become the rationale for you, who have a problem with Overwatering. It would be better to anticipate earlier than had already occurred further damage.