How to grow rabbit ear orchid

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: We can also see from the fact that it is mainly distributed in the south that it prefers higher temperatures. Therefore, about 20-30 degrees is more appropriate. In addition, it is not very cold-resistant, so try not to keep it too cold in winter. Especially if you want to raise it in the northern part, you need to be careful.

2. Light: Rabbit ear orchid likes light and does not need shade as long as the light is not too strong. During its growing season, try not to place it in a too dark place, otherwise its growth may be slow. In summer, it can provide some shade.

3. Watering: Rabbit ear orchid is relatively sensitive to water. Since its roots are fleshy, it is very intolerant of waterlogging. Therefore, do not water too much at ordinary times. On the contrary, it has relatively high requirements for air humidity, especially when the air is very dry, and humidification can be achieved by spraying water or other methods.

4. Fertilization: Rabbit ear orchid does not require much fertilizer. As long as you choose suitable soil with high nutrients, you basically don't need to apply fertilizer. If the growth is weak, you can use a little more.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: You can use the method of division for reproduction. This can be done in spring or autumn. Generally speaking, a relatively strong plant can be divided once every three years. Select strong plants with more pseudobulbs. After separation, make sure each part has a few pseudobulbs, at least five. After that, it needs to be potted, and sandy soil can be used as the substrate. After planting, water it thoroughly. You can gradually reduce watering in the later stage.

2. Pruning: This is more important. If you want it to bloom more, pruning is very necessary. Proper pruning can be done before flowering. Furthermore, the yellowing and dry leaves need to be cut off.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: There may be "white rot", which is more common during the rainy season. It can be controlled by using lime, and attention should be paid to soil disinfection, or the soil can be replaced directly. There is also "anthracnose", which can be prevented and treated with Class A thiophanate.

2. Pests: The main type is "scale insects", which require timely spraying of pesticides and attention to whether all the insect eggs are cleaned up.