How to grow Xie Zhaolan

Xie Zhaolan Orchid Growth Conditions

Xie Zhaolan likes a moist and cool environment. The suitable growth temperature is 20-25 degrees. The winter temperature needs to be around 15 degrees. It is a short-day plant. Under the condition of 8-10 hours of sunshine per day, it can bloom in 2-3 months. Therefore, the flowering period can be controlled by adjusting the light time. It is suitable for planting in loose, organic-rich, well-drained and breathable soil.

How to grow Xie Zhao orchid

In order to make the Xie Zhaolan orchid grow well, it is necessary to provide sufficient light and water it in time to keep the soil slightly moist. Some fertilizer should be applied during the growth period. Add (KH2SO4) solution to rice water once a week and apply foliar fertilizer. In addition, the branches and leaves should be pruned in time to avoid wasting nutrients.

Xie Zhaolan watering

Xie Zhaolan is a cactus plant, which is relatively drought-resistant. It needs to be watered in moderation and not exposed to rain in summer to avoid root rot. It can be sprayed with water in moderation to increase humidity and reduce temperature. The soil in the pot should be kept moist during the growing season. During the bud formation period, more water can be sprayed on the leaves to help form more buds.

Xie Zhaolan Fertilization

During the first prosperous period of Xie Zhaolan orchid, the soil in the pot should be kept moist and more fertilizers should be applied, mainly nitrogen and supplemented with phosphorus and potassium. Adding phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in autumn can promote the differentiation of flower buds and facilitate flowering. In addition, the leaves can be sprayed with potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution.

Xie Zhaolan orchid pest control

Common diseases of Xie Zhaolan orchid are anthracnose, rot and leaf blight. Plants with serious diseases should be pruned and burned in batches. Use carbendazim wettable powder to spray once every 10-15 days, for a total of 3 times. If scale insects appear, they can be scraped off with bamboo strips if the number is small. If the disease is serious, use phosmet emulsifiable concentrate to spray. When red spider mites appear, spray oxydemeton-methyl liquid for prevention and control.

Xie Zhaolan's Family Cultivation Method

To cultivate Xie Zhaolan orchid, you need to provide sufficient light and a growth temperature of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Water it according to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when it is wet. Fertilize it once every 10 days to replenish nutrients. Prune the branches and leaves to avoid nutrient consumption. Maintain good ventilation and prevent the threat of diseases and pests. It can also be grafted and propagated. It will grow normally in half a month.

Xie Zhaolan Orchid Care Precautions

Xie Zhaolan orchid likes loose, organic-rich, well-drained and breathable potting soil. If the temperature exceeds 30 degrees in summer, it will enter a semi-dormant state. The room temperature needs to be around 15 degrees in winter. During the summer dormancy period, the potting soil should be kept dry, and water should be sprayed on the leaves and surrounding ground to increase the air humidity and lower the temperature.