Cultivation methods and precautions of short-leaf tiger tail orchid How to cultivate short-leaf tiger tail orchid

The short-leaf tiger tail orchid is relatively easy to grow. It is especially suitable for placing on desks or windowsills, like a mini version of the tiger tail orchid, with an extra layer of cuteness. Moreover, the short-leaf tiger tail orchid plant is relatively small in size and is easier to grow wildly.

Cultivation method of short-leaf tiger tail orchid

1. Temperature

The short-leafed tiger tail orchid likes a warm environment. When cultivating it, the temperature should be controlled between 20-30 degrees Celsius . In winter, the plant should be kept indoors , and the temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees Celsius.

2. Watering

Short-leafed tiger tail orchid is relatively drought-resistant, so watering should not be too frequent. Wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering. Water thoroughly, and do not allow water to accumulate at the bottom of the pot , otherwise it will easily lead to root rot.

3. Lighting

The short-leaf tiger tail orchid prefers light, but it avoids direct sunlight. The plant should be placed on a balcony or bay window with good lighting so that the short-leaf tiger tail orchid can receive sufficient scattered light.

Precautions for the maintenance of short-leaf tiger tail orchid

When caring for the short-leafed tiger tail orchid, you should pay attention to the fact that it likes a warm, sunny growing environment, but it can also grow normally in a diffuse light environment. It must not be exposed to direct sunlight in summer . After being exposed to the sun for a long time, the plump leaves become shriveled and difficult to recover, and the leaf color becomes lighter.

The soil for growing short-leaf tiger tail orchid can be garden soil with a quarter of river sand added . This sandy soil is more suitable for the growth of tiger tail orchid.

Does the short-leafed tiger tail orchid need to be repotted when it has overflowed the pot?

After the tiger skin orchid has grown out of the pot, it needs to be planted in separate pots . When repotting, you can take the tiger skin orchid out of the original potting soil and trim off the side buds. When trimming the side buds, you can also take part of the roots with you. Disinfect the separated tiger skin orchids, put them in a cool place to dry, and then plant them separately in different potting soils.

1. Remove the pot and prune

If you want to plant the tiger skin orchid in separate pots after it has grown out of the pot, you usually do it together with the repot. First, take the tiger skin orchid out of the original potting soil, and then prune the side buds of the tiger skin orchid . When pruning, you can separate the side buds with the roots, and then plant them separately.

2. Planting

Plant the divided tiger skin orchids in different pots and take good care of them. After dividing the tiger skin orchid, do not plant it immediately. First disinfect the cut , then place it in a cool place to dry, and wait until the wound heals before repotting it .

3. Notes

After the tiger skin plant is divided into pots, it is necessary to pay attention to maintenance and management so that it can adapt to the pot as soon as possible and resume growth. Avoid direct sunlight for a period of time, shade it appropriately , and keep the soil moist. Do not water it for the time being, let alone fertilize it . Wait until it starts to grow before carrying out daily maintenance and management.