How to grow blood orchid

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Blood leaf orchid is suitable for growing in a warm environment. Its cold resistance is not very high, and the most suitable growth temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees. At the same time, you need to keep warm in winter. The temperature cannot be too low. It is best to control it above ten degrees. If the temperature drops to about five degrees, the branches and leaves of the plant will be frostbitten.

2. Watering: Bloodleaf orchid prefers a moist environment, but the soil must have good drainage, because there must not be any accumulation of water, which can easily cause the branches and leaves of the plant to rot. Sufficient water can help it grow more vigorously. The humidity in the air must also reach 70%, and in summer it is necessary to spray water mist around it.

3. Light: The growth requirements of blood leaf orchid are the highest in terms of light, because sufficient and warm sunlight will make its color more beautiful. If the light is not enough, the overall color of the plant will be dark and unsightly. If the light is too strong, the color of the plant will become dull and the golden stripes on the leaves will become less obvious. Normal light will make its branches and leaves rosy and shiny, and the golden lines will be very clear.

4. Fertilization: Fertilizer can make it grow stronger, so it needs to be applied with some thin fertilizer. During the growing season, it can be fertilized once every month. Be careful not to let the fertilizer get on the branches and leaves.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Division is its main method of reproduction, which can be done when repotting in spring. The branches and leaves of Blood Leaf Orchid are very brittle, so do not break them when dividing. After dividing into several parts, the wounds need to be dried before planting.

2. Pruning: The growth ability of Blood Leaf Orchid is not very outstanding, so there is no need to prune it every month. However, occasionally the branches and leaves will turn yellow, and then you can prune it and cut off some side branches that have no ornamental value.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: Although sheath rust will not pose a life-threatening threat to the plant, it is very unsightly. This disease mainly manifests itself on the leaves and can be controlled by spraying pesticides.

2. Pests: Scale insects will occur. Because its leaves are very fragile, they cannot be brushed with a brush. It is best to spray omethoate solution for prevention and control.