How to reproduce spider orchid

How to reproduce spider orchid

Bulb propagation

Bulb division propagation is best carried out in spring when repotting. In summer, spider orchids should be cultivated in a cool and ventilated place. In winter, they should be ensured to have sufficient sunlight, preferably in a greenhouse. After it enters the flowering period, water it sufficiently. This flower likes sunshine and moisture, but cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. When cultivating in the open field, you should pay attention to keeping warm and cultivate it in a greenhouse. It has low requirements on soil and is suitable for soil with high humus content and certain viscosity. Phalaenopsis can be grown in two ways: potted and ground-grown.

Potted plants

Most of them are carried out in spring in March. Prepare the culture soil in a ratio of 3:1:1 of garden soil, leaf mold and sand. You can also add a small amount of chicken manure as fertilizer. After leaving the house, as the temperature gets higher and higher, the amount of watering should also be increased. It is best to spray once in the morning in summer and water thoroughly in the afternoon to keep the soil moist. In winter, reduce the amount of watering to prevent overwatering. From June to September, the plant should be exposed to less sunlight and placed in semi-shade, maintaining a light transmittance of 40% to 50%.

Ground Planting

Placing fresh rhizomes in a well-lit place in April can promote root activity. Planting can be carried out in late May. It should be chosen in a sunny place with sufficient light and fertile soil. In autumn, deep plowing is carried out to a depth of about 40 cm, and fertilizer is applied and the soil is leveled to form ridges. The soil is tilled again in the spring of the following year and then planted after fertilizing. Each spider orchid should be spaced 15 to 20 cm apart and covered with 3 to 5 cm of soil. Water and fertilize appropriately, and weed in time. After late autumn, dig out the pseudobulbs and place them in a dry place with room temperature above 7 degrees, and then plant them in the field next year.