What should I pay attention to when raising tiger tail orchid?

Growth habits of Tiger Tail Orchid

Tiger tail orchid is native to western Africa. It has strong adaptability, is drought-resistant, likes warm sunshine, is also shade-tolerant, and avoids waterlogging. It is not very demanding on soil and prefers sandy loam with good drainage. When potting, you can use 3 parts of fertile garden soil, 1 part of coal slag, and add a small amount of bean cake crumbs or poultry manure as base fertilizer.

Precautions for the cultivation of tiger tail orchid

temperature

The suitable temperature for the growth of Sansevieria is 20~30℃, and the wintering temperature is 10℃. It is not resistant to severe cold and should be brought indoors in late autumn and early winter. As long as the indoor temperature is above 18℃, it will grow normally in winter and not dormant. It will bloom from January to February and can safely overwinter as long as the temperature is not lower than 10℃.

illumination

Potted Sansevieria should not be kept in the shade for a long time. It should be given scattered light frequently. Otherwise, the leaves will become dark and lack vitality, and the yellow borders will become narrower and faded, affecting the appearance. However, it should not be moved suddenly into the sun; it should first be adapted to dark light to avoid burning the leaves.

Watering

Tiger tail orchid is drought-resistant, so water it in moderation and follow the principle of preferring dryness to wetness. Usually use clean water to wipe the dust off the leaves to keep them clean and shiny. When new plants sprout from the root neck in spring, water more often to keep the soil moist; the soil should also be kept moist during the hot summer season; after late autumn, the amount of watering should be controlled and the soil should be kept relatively dry to enhance cold resistance.

Fertilization

It does not require much fertilizer and grows fast during the growing season. It should be applied with thin liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month to ensure that the leaves are lush and thick. ,

How to propagate Tiger tail orchid

Division

Suitable for all varieties of Sansevieria, it is usually combined with spring repotting. The method is to cut the densely grown leaves into several clumps. In addition to leaves, each clump should also have a rhizome and suckers, and then plant them in separate pots.

Cuttings

It is only suitable for varieties whose leaves do not have golden edges or silver veins, otherwise the yellow and white markings on the leaves will disappear and it will become an ordinary variety of Sansevieria. The method is to select strong and full leaves, cut them into 5-6 cm length, insert them into sandy soil or vermiculite, half of which is exposed above the soil surface, keep it slightly moist, and they will take root in about a month.