How to grow silver vein tiger tail orchid

1. Maintenance conditions

1. Soil: The silver-veined tiger tail orchid does not have high requirements for soil, ordinary garden soil will be enough. However, the air permeability of garden soil is not very good, so some expanded clay needs to be added to it so that the soil can be used for planting.

2. Light: Light is indispensable in its growth process. It cannot be exposed to strong sunlight, so during the lighting process, avoid strong light and only provide it with scattered light. It is best not to be in the sun for more than six hours.

3. Watering: It is suitable for growing in relatively dry soil, so it does not require excessive watering. The watering time is not fixed, generally about twice a week. Observe the condition of the soil before watering. If the soil is dry and cracked, it means watering is needed.

4. Fertilization: It is relatively resistant to barrenness, and frequent fertilization is not good for its growth. Therefore, fertilization should be slightly controlled. Generally, it is sufficient to use decomposed fertilizer once a month.

2. Pest and disease control

Silver-veined Tiger Tail Orchid is more susceptible to insect pests. If you find insects in the soil, you need to replace the potting soil with new one and disinfect the old soil before discarding it. If the branches and leaves are attacked by pests, you need to spray them with professional insecticides.