Cultivation methods and precautions of silver vein tiger tail orchid

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Because its origin is in areas with relatively low latitudes, it can be seen that its requirements for temperature are relatively high. Specifically, between twenty and thirty degrees is better. It is not cold-resistant and will freeze when the temperature is very low in winter. The lowest temperature should not be lower than five degrees.

2. Light: Silver-veined Tiger Tail Orchid likes light, but it can also tolerate partial shade. However, it will not work in a too dark environment, as its leaves will appear lifeless. Therefore, you can place it in semi-shade or scattered light place, just avoid direct sunlight. However, it can get full sunlight in winter.

3. Watering: Silver-veined Tiger Tail Orchid is very afraid of waterlogging and water should not accumulate under normal circumstances. Even when the plant needs a lot of water, you can water it thoroughly, but don't let water accumulate. In addition, when there is a lot of rain, they also need to be drained in time.

4. Fertilization: The silver-veined tiger tail orchid does not require too much fertilizer, and it can be applied once or twice a month. The effect of using compound fertilizer is better.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: You can use the method of division. It is more appropriate to choose a healthy plant without diseases or insect pests as the mother plant. This is best done in the spring when it’s warm. After taking it out of the pot, separate the leaves that are too dense and divide it into three or four parts. When separating, note that each part has some rhizomes and suckers. After planting in a pot, new leaves will usually grow after one day.

2. Repotting; it is best to repot once a year. It is best to do it in spring. It can also be done together with breeding. When choosing new soil, the main considerations are drainage and looseness. Generally speaking, sandy loam is more suitable.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: The main diseases occur in summer, such as "leaf spot" and "anthracnose", which mainly harm the leaves. Class A thiophanate can be used for prevention and control.

2. Pests: The main type of pests are called "weevils", which are generally found in large numbers. Generally speaking, the use of cypermethrin for prevention and control is effective.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Silver-veined Tiger Tail Orchid is non-toxic. Moreover, its leaves are very developed and have a strong ability to absorb harmful substances.

2. Can it be grown at home: Very suitable, it is a foliage plant.