How to plant cold orchid

Choose the right planting material

After trying clay, fairy soil, broken brick particles, and a mixture of multiple planting materials for cultivation comparison, we concluded that the normal growth and flowering of Cymbidium requires comprehensive nutrients, which are difficult to meet in soilless cultivation. The nutrients needed for the growth of Cymbidium can be supplied by the added mountain mud, and the growth is better.

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Cold orchids mostly grow under dense broad-leaved forests on steep slopes, with little light, shallow roots and good water permeability. Because of this, choose a tall-legged purple clay pot when planting, and pad one-third of the bottom of the pot with coarse-grained bricks or porous material blocks. Planting requires looseness, breathability, water conservation and warmth.

Cultivation

Since the growth of Cymbidium is different, the cultivation method should be slightly different. One is the shading degree. Pay attention to shade and water. Water should be sprayed on the leaves every morning or evening, and the shading degree should reach about 80%. This way the leaves are shiny and less susceptible to disease; secondly, they are windproof and frost-proof. During the autumn and winter, to prevent strong winds and frost damage, the plants should be covered to keep warm. The third is to apply fertilizer. Generally, less fertilizer is needed for Cymbidium orchids, or chemical fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium can be sprayed from April to June and from August to October.

Maintenance

Lighting conditions

It is not suitable to plant winter orchid in too strong light. Excessive shading or keeping the orchid indoors for a long time will affect the orchid's photosynthesis and cause poor growth. Allow the orchid to see more sunlight while ensuring that the leaves are not burned.

Control watering

Try to keep the soil in the pot moist but not wet, and slightly dry but not dry. Use the prepared culture soil to plant Cymbidium, generally water it every 8 to 15 days in late spring, every 4 to 6 days in sunny summer, and every 5 to 10 days in autumn. In winter, you can go without watering for more than a month. Plant more seedlings in large pots and fewer seedlings in small pots. The principle is to keep the soil in the pot moist when it is dry, and water it thoroughly when watering. It should be slightly dry at other times. In this way, the orchid grown will have a well-developed root system and grow healthily.

Maintain humidity

Cymbidium likes slightly dry soil and high air humidity. Therefore, a suitable relative humidity should be created when planting Cymbidium. The air humidity is high, the growth is good, and it is easy to grow high-quality seedlings with fully sealed tips.

Prevent severe air pollution

Cymbidium requires fresh air and a pollution-free growing environment. Any environment where people feel the air is fresh, smoke-free, dust-free, odor-free and well-ventilated is suitable for growing orchids. Any drinkable water can be used to water orchids.

Scientific fertilization

When cultivating mature and strong seedlings of Cymbidium, add a small amount of base fertilizer when repotting. In order to balance the nutrients, you can apply thin organic fertilizer once a month from April to June and from September to October, but remember to use a thin fertilizer rather than a thick one to avoid fertilizer damage.

Pest and disease prevention

Completely eliminating insects, pathogens and sources of infection is the key to preventing insects and diseases. Destroy promptly and burn the diseased plants. Secondly, when growing Cymbidium orchids, they must be potted and placed on shelves, which makes them easier to manage, with less pollution and fewer diseases and pests. Spray the medicine at the right time. Generally, from March to May in spring and from October to November in autumn, you can spray disease and insecticides alternately every ten days to half a month. The rest of the time, once a month is enough.

Precautions

Avoid being impatient. Growing orchids is like cultivating your character. You need to be patient. That is, "one year to look at the flowers, two years to look at the seedlings, and three years to look at the pots." In serious cases, "the whole army will be wiped out" in a short period of time. Orchids understand human nature. If you understand and care for them, they will naturally sprout and bloom every year, giving you rich rewards. Spoiling, pampering or rushing for success are all undesirable.