How to divide orchid seedlings and when is the best time to divide them

1. Seedling division method

1. Stop watering the plants you are going to transplant one week in advance. This will make it easier to remove them from the pots and reduce damage to the root system. After removing the plant from the pot, you can see the intricate root system and trim off the old roots, empty roots and diseased roots.

2. Prepare a pair of sterilized scissors or a blade, find the node and cut directly. Be careful not to damage the roots of the crystal heads, and make sure that there are three to five seedlings in each clump after separation.

3. Then soak the roots in fungicide for a while and place them in a ventilated place to dry the wounds.

4. After the wounds of each clump have dried, they can be planted. It is best not to make the soil too moist during planting. Don't rush to water the plants after planting. Wait about three days before watering them. If you strengthen the management in the later stage, they will grow normally faster.

2. Seedling separation time

Orchid seedlings can be divided in spring and autumn, because their growth vigour is stronger at this time. After division, they can adapt to the environment and start growing as soon as possible. In summer and winter, the temperature is either high or low, which is not conducive to their growth and survival after division.