How to grow cold orchid

Growing conditions

The planting of Cymbidium is suitable for less light, shallow roots, and a thin layer of humus covering the roots with good water permeability. Therefore, when planting, choose a high-footed pot, pad the bottom one-third of the pot with coarse-grained bricks or foam plastic blocks, mix red soil brick sand to one-third of the middle part, and mix rice-sized sand with a small amount of humus on the top. Planting requires loose, breathable and water-conserving soil.

Maintenance methods

Because the growth environment of Cymbidium orchid is different from that of other orchids, the cultivation method should be slightly different.

Shade and moisturize

Especially in hot seasons with strong light, you should pay more attention to shade and moisturizing. The native habitat of the cold orchid is densely forested, with tall trees providing them with shade and shelter. Therefore, when we plant Cymbidium orchids, we should also artificially create suitable lighting conditions for them. Too much light can easily burn the leaves and cause sunburn. Excessive shading or keeping the orchid indoors for a long time will affect the photosynthesis of the orchid, causing poor growth and difficulty in flowering. In addition, the leaves should be sprayed with water every sunny morning or evening, and the shading degree should reach about 80%. This way the leaves are shiny and less prone to disease. In short, expose the orchid to more sunlight while ensuring that the orchid leaves are not burned.

Windproof and frostproof

During autumn and winter, avoid strong winds and cover to keep warm on frosty days.

Scientific fertilization

Generally, less fertilizer or even no fertilizer is required for Cymbidium orchids. Most Cymbidium orchids have relatively small pseudobulbs and limited nutrient storage. In addition, they are easy to bloom and have tall stems and many large flowers, so they consume more nutrients. Therefore, when cultivating mature and strong seedlings of Cymbidium orchid, it is best to add a small amount of basal fertilizer when repotting. However, do not rush to fertilize or spray pesticides on growing grass, otherwise it will suffer from fertilizer and pesticide damage. In addition, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, Lanjunwang, etc. can be used alternately as foliar fertilizers, once every seven to ten days. An appropriate amount of urea can be added during the new bud growth period, and high-potassium fertilizer can be sprayed two to three times during the new seedling maturity period to promote the enlargement of the pseudobulb. In order to make the various nutrients more balanced, thin organic fertilizer can be applied once a month from April to June and from September to October, but it should be remembered that it is better to use a light fertilizer than a thick one to prevent fertilizer damage.