What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Cuilan?

Green orchid cultivation method

Cuilan, also known as the long-flowered Dracaena, is a plant of the genus Dracaena. It is generally 1-3 meters tall, with unbranched or slightly branched stems and ring-shaped leaf scars. The branches are gray in color. Commonly used propagation methods include cuttings, which can be used with perennial stems or tender branches.

soil

Green orchid is generally distributed in dry sandy soil in forests or under bushes at lower altitudes. It likes soil with strong permeability and must be kept clean and sterile so as not to harm its roots. It can be mixed with vermiculite, perlite and peat soil.

temperature

Whether the temperature is suitable when breeding green orchid is also extremely important. The temperature needs to be adjusted to around 20-28℃, and the temperature cannot change too much. When the highest temperature reaches 32℃, it should be cooled down. The temperature in winter should be around 15℃, otherwise it will hibernate.

illumination

The green orchid is relatively shade-tolerant, but it also likes sunlight very much. As long as it is not kept in a dark place for a long time, it can grow normally. If it lacks too much light, its leaf color will become very light.

Watering

Green orchid cannot tolerate waterlogging. It is recommended to water it moderately to keep its soil slightly moist. In spring and summer, it can be watered every 3-5 days. In summer, it is hot. In order to prevent it from dehydration, it can be watered every 1-2 days. In winter, in order not to disturb its dormancy, it is necessary to control the water and water it once every 20-30 days.

Fertilization

During the growth period of Cuilan, sufficient nutrients need to be provided. Generally, fertilizer is applied once every 20 days. When it enters a semi-dormant or fully dormant state, fertilizer must be controlled or stopped directly to prevent root burn.

prune

If the emerald green grows too tall, it can be pruned back. When the emerald green grows too strong, it is not only more troublesome to maintain, but the appearance of the entire plant will also be reduced a lot. Therefore, we must use sharp pruning tools to shorten the top trunk of the emerald green to keep it in a short and strong growth trend.

During the growth period of the green orchid, yellow leaves, dead leaves and diseased leaves will appear. At this time, all the yellow leaves, leaves affected by pests and diseases, and leaves that grow too densely should be cut off to keep a sparse, green and healthy appearance.

Precautions for breeding of emerald green orchid

1. Dwarfing drugs

  In order to avoid the trouble of short-cutting in the later stage and increase the difficulty of pruning, it is recommended to control the height of the plant in the early growth stage of the green orchid, prune it appropriately, and spray some dwarfing drugs to dwarf it.

2. Increase lighting

  In order to prevent the emerald green from growing too tall, it is best not to place it indoors for a long time during maintenance. It is important to maintain sufficient light, because the emerald green will grow too tall in an environment with lack of light. Therefore, it is important to place it in a place with bright scattered light so that its stem is thick and its branches and leaves are dense and green.