How to cultivate garlic orchid

one. Growth habit

If you want to grow a plant well, you must have a certain understanding of the plant itself. To this end, let’s first look at the characteristics of the garlic orchid. Garlic orchid likes a cool, well-ventilated, semi-shaded environment. It is relatively cold-resistant and the lowest temperature it can withstand in winter is above minus ten degrees Celsius. The flowering time is spring and summer every year.

two. soil

The soil for growing garlic orchids must be loose, breathable and ventilated, and have strong water retention capacity. It is best to have a shallow flowerpot, and the bottom of the flowerpot should be well-drained and breathable. Use peat soil or leaf mold containing a lot of humus and fiber, and then add a layer of bark or some perlite on it. This kind of soil can be used as a base for potted plants or as potting soil. It is best to add some coarse-grained sand and gravel into the soil, which can stabilize the plant and prevent it from falling over.

three. Watering

The most critical period for watering the garlic orchid is the early stage of its growth. At this time, its root vegetables begin to grow, but the flowering period is almost over. It is necessary to water it in small amounts and keep the soil from being too dry, which can promote its root growth. If you water it too much, it may cause its large roots to rot. But when its roots grow bigger, you can water it abundantly. When the leaves begin to grow rapidly, it means that its roots have taken root and you can water it abundantly from now on. In autumn, when the time of day and night changes, the garlic orchid will slowly enter a dormant period. At this time, its growth stops and its leaves turn yellow. You must water it less. When the leaves become particularly dry, you must completely stop watering.

Four. Fertilization

Garlic orchid prefers a light fertilizer with a smaller application frequency. The time for fertilization can only be during the flood season. At the beginning, you can use fertilizers with high nitrogen content, and later you can switch to formulas with higher phosphorus and potassium content.