How to cultivate shrimp orchid

soil

The loam should be well-drained, loose, moisture-retaining and rich in humus. You can use humus soil or peat soil with an appropriate amount of river sand, or you can mix general garden soil with humus soil and add an appropriate amount of bone meal or hoof horn scraps as base fertilizer.

Moisture

Shrimp orchid likes a high humidity environment. If it is placed indoors, it is not suitable to water it frequently. Just keep the soil moist, but no water accumulation. No water accumulation. However, from March to May , when the shrimp orchid blooms, the soil should be kept slightly dry, but water it in time when the weather is dry. From July to September , you can water it once in the morning and once in the evening.

temperature

Shrimp orchid likes a warm environment, so in winter, you must make sure the temperature is maintained above 0 degrees, otherwise there will be a risk of freezing to death.

illumination

Shrimp orchid likes an environment with plenty of sunlight, but this kind of sunshine does not mean direct sunlight. In spring, summer and autumn, it is best to place the shrimp orchid in a shaded place, or if conditions permit, you can place the shrimp orchid in a shade shed that provides 50% shade.

In winter, because the light is not so strong, there is no need to shade it when placed indoors.

Fertilization

Fertilize once a month during the growing season . When the flower stems emerge from the leaves, apply 1 to 2 more times of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. From May to August , apply thin fertilizer once every half a month , with the concentration not exceeding 0 . 5 %.