How to Grow Orchids (Hydroponic Cultivation) / One of the Floating Flower Garden
Step 1 Deciding on a location to decorate with orchids
When indoors, place the orchid in an airy location where the sun can shine on them behind a lace curtain. Keep it out of the direct path of air blown by an air conditioner or heater.
When outdoors, keep the orchid in a location out of direct sunlight between the spring and fall seasons, when outdoor temperatures are high. Once outdoor temperatures start falling under 15°C, bring them inside to a bright, warm indoor location early on. Ideally, the indoor temperature should be 15°C or higher. Keep the orchid out of locations that do not fall under 15°C even at night.
★Tip
Orchids love the sun. However, when they are exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time, their leaves burn, change color, and become brittle.
Step 2 Taking care of your orchid
Change the water in your orchid once every two or three days. It is recommended that you use just enough water so that the ends of the bottommost roots touch the water. Adding two or three drops of Kitchen Haiter bleach will help prevent mold from forming on your orchids. Any kind of bleach containing sodium hypochlorite or a hypochlorous acid solution can be used in place of Kitchen Haiter.
*Note: Do not pour Kitchen Haiter directly on your orchid!
★Tip
When narrow wrinkles become visible on the leaves, it is a sign that they are dry. Sink the orchid up to the tips of the leaves in the daytime and dry them off in an airy location at night. The appearance of new bright green roots at the end of the roots indicates that the orchid is healthy.
Q&A
Q: I want to grow orchids indoors. However, there is nowhere inside where sunlight shines from behind lace curtains. What should I do?
A: As it is better to keep orchids out of strong sunlight, placing them by a window facing north is a good alternative. At the same time, orchids cannot grow with too little sunlight. If you find it difficult to give them sufficient sunlight, one solution is to use a growth lamp.
Q: The water becomes muddy and dirty right away. What should I do?
A: Your orchid may have damaged roots. If any roots are soft and black, cut them off with a pair of scissors and remove them. Note that mixing Kitchen Haiter bleach or a hypochlorous acid solution into the water is also effective.
Q: The leaves of my orchid have become wrinkled and yellow in color. What should I do?
A: You may not be watering your orchid with enough water. Submerge them in water up to the tip of the leaves during the day and dry them off in an airy location at night.