The white orchids at home bloom every day, and we can’t pick them all. Neighbors come to buy them!

White Orchid

Nowadays, fewer people grow white orchids. I remember when I was a child, every family had one in the yard. When the flowers bloomed, the whole house was filled with fragrance. I wonder if flower lovers still grow it at home?

In the season when white orchids bloom, there are still elderly people selling flowers, stringing them together with thread or wire, and hanging them on the body.

White orchid

Maybe fashion is also a cycle. When we have seen all the flowers, we return to the ancient aesthetics and plant a white orchid.

1. White orchid breeding method

White orchid cannot be propagated by cuttings. It is generally propagated by grafting and layering. The operation is relatively complicated. Flower lovers who have the conditions can try it.

Grafting method: The rootstock is usually 2-3 year old magnolia, Michelia, or magnolia tree. In May or June, the white orchid branches are grafted onto the rootstock, tied with plastic film, and maintained normally.

Layering method: It is best to use white orchids that are more than 3 years old. Choose thick branches that are 1-2 years old at the top. The branches should be longer than 15 cm. Ring peel 3/4 of the skin at 5 cm from the end of the branch. After peeling, spray it with carbendazim solution for disinfection, and then wrap it with slightly moist soil to fix the peeling position

Spray water to keep the soil moist. After about 10 days, you can cut the branches under the soil. Carve a little bit every week. After 2 months, cut off the branches. At this time, they have basically taken root in the soil and can be planted directly.

For those flower lovers who think the above two propagation methods are too troublesome, it is better to buy seedlings directly. White orchid seedlings are not expensive now, but you must distinguish them clearly.

White orchid care

White orchid grows slowly, so many flower lovers directly buy seedlings that are one year old or older to grow. Everyone says that white orchid is delicate, but after figuring out the maintenance rules, there will be no problem growing it for decades!

1. What kind of soil should be used for white orchid?

For tree-like flowers like white orchid, it is best to plant them in compacted garden soil mixed with leaf mold, and use ceramic or porcelain pots with good air permeability.

2. How to water the white orchid

White orchid is sensitive to water quality, so it is best to use clean tap water to let it settle before watering. It likes water but is afraid of waterlogging. It is not advisable to water it too much each time. It is recommended to water it by spraying, which can not only clean the leaves, but also allow the leaves and branches to "drink" water.

3. Can white orchid be exposed to the sun?

White orchid likes light, but is afraid of the sun. It is best to place it in a bright place at home. In summer, pay attention to shade. It can be exposed to light before 10 am, but after 10 am, it is still shaded or moved to a cool place indoors.

4. Problems of yellowing leaves and falling buds of white orchid

The white orchids sold in the flower market are usually grown in southern clay soil, which has a high viscosity. When flower lovers first buy them home, they usually place them indoors without adequate ventilation. In addition, the soil in the pot is not breathable and waterlogged. As a result, the leaves turn yellow and the roots rot, and the white orchid will not live long.

Once you buy the white orchid planted in clay soil, wash the roots first when you get home, be careful not to damage the roots, and then replant them in breathable garden soil mixed with leaf mold after drying, and then you can keep them at home.

If you don't want to wash the roots and change the soil, it's best to place the newly bought white orchid in a ventilated yard or terrace, control the water appropriately, and master the rules to keep it well.

5. How long does it take for white jasmine to bloom?

White orchid mainly blooms in summer and autumn. It is not cold-resistant in winter and needs to be kept warm. If properly cared for, it can also bloom in a heated room. Grafted white orchids may need to grow to more than 50 cm before they can bloom, while layered ones will bloom a little earlier.

The flowering period of white orchid is long-lasting. The flower buds can be picked and strung together with needle and thread. Hanging them on the bedside can have a calming and sleep-inducing effect. You can also carry them with you. No one doesn't love the fragrance of white orchid.

Fragrant white orchid

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