How to plant golden thread vine?

Golden thread vine , belonging to the orchid family , is famous for its unique medicinal value and ornamental value. This plant is about 10 to 18 cm tall, has fleshy roots, and usually blooms from August to November each year. So how to plant golden thread vine?

1. Planting method

The cultivation of golden thread vine usually adopts the division method, and it can also be sown through seeds. When dividing, dig out the mature golden thread vine plants, separate about 5 bulbs, and then plant them in the prepared soil. Water thoroughly until water seeps out from the bottom, then place the plant in a cool and ventilated place and wait for it to take root and sprout.

2. Watering management

Golden thread vine requires a moist soil environment, so water it frequently. Water every 2 to 3 days in spring and fall, every day in summer, and every 4 to 5 days in winter. In summer, the plants need to be sprayed with water regularly to increase the air humidity.

3. Fertilization strategy

Golden thread vine grows slowly, and applying appropriate amounts of fertilizer will help its growth. Avoid using concentrated fertilizers as this may have a counterproductive effect. During the peak growing season in spring and fall, apply a thin layer of liquid fertilizer every 15 to 20 days. It is not advisable to apply fertilizer during high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter to prevent fertilizer damage.

4. Subculture

After 20 to 30 days of growth, the clustered shoots cultured in the culture medium need to be transferred to fresh culture medium for subculture. The proliferation rate can be significantly increased by changing the culture conditions, such as temperature changes or liquid shaking culture.

5. Rooting induction

When the seedlings grow to a certain height, they are transferred to rooting medium for further cultivation. First carry out dark cultivation for a week and then switch to normal light, or shorten the light time, which will help to promote rooting earlier and increase the rooting rate and speed.

6. Reasonable density of planting

In order to increase the yield of the group, reasonable planting should be carried out. Planting is done at a spacing of 2 cm x 5 cm in rows, with 140 to 150 plants transplanted into each planting tray. Clean the seedlings before planting and control the planting depth to about 1 cm to avoid being too deep. After planting, spray with wettable powder of carbendazim.

7. Post-planting management

One week after transplanting, spray amino acid solution every 7 days (stop using 15 days before harvest). During the first 15 days of transplanting, cover with film to control the temperature and humidity in the greenhouse. The temperature should be maintained between 20 and 27°C and the relative humidity between 70 and 80%. If the temperature is too high, you can cover the sunshade net and use micro-sprinkler irrigation facilities to reduce temperature and increase humidity. Substrate humidity should be maintained at 70 to 75%.

In short, golden thread vine is very sensitive to temperature changes. The ambient temperature should be maintained at around 10 degrees Celsius in winter and around 25 degrees Celsius in summer. The temperature requirements vary at different growth stages. Severe cold needs to be avoided in winter, and high temperatures need to be prevented in summer, which shows the delicate nature of golden thread vine.