Cultivation methods and precautions of ear-lip orchid

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It has strong adaptability to temperature. When the temperature is between 15 and 30 degrees, it will grow well. However, when the temperature is above 35 degrees, poor growth may occur, so you need to be a little careful. Furthermore, the temperature should not be lower than five degrees in winter.

2. Light: The ear-lip orchid is a shade-loving species, and wild ear-lip orchids are generally distributed in places with more shade. It is extremely afraid of the sun, so shading is necessary. However, try to provide some diffuse light when the flower is in bloom, which will help it to bloom.

3. Watering: Lip orchid likes moisture and is very afraid of dryness. Therefore, during the growth period, try not to keep the substrate in an extremely dry state for a long period of time, otherwise its growth will be very slow and its leaves are likely to dry up. Proper drainage is only necessary when there is very heavy rain.

4. Fertilization: Base fertilizer is more important, and farmyard manure can be used. The next step is top dressing, which is mainly done by foliar application, generally once every ten days.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by division. It is more suitable in spring and autumn. Generally speaking, a strong, mature plant can be divided once every three years. Before dividing the plants, you also need to pay attention to water control. After division, they can be planted directly into the soil. After planting, it needs to be placed in a cool place and can be maintained normally after about ten to fifteen days.

2. Repotting: The ear-lip orchid needs to be repotted regularly, once or twice a year. Generally speaking, it is suitable to change in spring and autumn. The flower pots can also be replaced, and the main ones used are pots with small mouths and greater depth.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: "White rot" is a major disease, which usually occurs during the rainy season. This will cause growth to weaken and some spores to appear. You can use drugs such as Zineb for prevention and treatment, and you must cut off the infected parts immediately.

2. Pests: The main one is "orchid lice", which are more likely to appear under high temperature and high humidity conditions. They can be controlled by using omethoate.