Abstract: Orchids potted plants are plants with great ornamental value. They can not only beautify the indoor environment, but also bring a healthy atmosphere. However, cultivating orchid potted plants is not an easy task. This article will introduce you to how to raise orchid potted plants from the aspects of seedling selection and maintenance...
Orchids potted plants are plants with great ornamental value. They can not only beautify the indoor environment, but also bring a healthy atmosphere. However, cultivating orchid potted plants is not an easy task. This article will introduce you to how to raise orchid potted plants from aspects such as seedling selection and maintenance.
1. How to choose orchid seedlings When choosing orchid potted plants, pay attention to whether the roots and leaves of the seedlings are healthy. The roots must grow to a certain extent, and the leaves must have a bright green color and luster. In addition, you should choose an orchid variety that matches your living environment.
2. How to prepare basin soil The choice of basin soil should be decided based on the orchid variety and growth environment. Under normal circumstances, the mixing ratio of soil, garden soil and legular soil can be used.
3. How to plant orchids When transplanting the selected orchids into the pot soil, pay attention to the roots of the orchids not to be damaged. At the same time, the soil should be compacted and the plants should be paved with fine sand to maintain humidity.
4. How to water orchids. Pay attention not to excessive watering of orchid potted plants. Under normal circumstances, watering 1-2 times a week is enough, and ensure that the soil is moist but not too moist.
5. How to fertilize orchids The fertilizer for orchids can be a mixture of organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer. The fertilization time can be determined according to the growth status of the orchids and the ratio of fertilizer.
6. How to prune orchids The pruning of orchids should be careful not to excessively, mainly to control plant height and promote branching, and at the same time pay attention to protecting roots and leaves from damage.
7. How to prevent and control orchid pests and diseases Orchids potted plants are vulnerable to pests and diseases such as aphids and powdery mildew. They must be controlled in a timely manner, and chemical agents or natural organic methods can be used to control them.
8. How to carry out light management of orchids The light requirements of orchid potted plants are relatively high. Pay attention to avoiding direct sunlight. At the same time, the light time and intensity should be determined according to the orchid variety and growth status.
9. How to carry out temperature management of orchids Orchids potted plants have high temperature requirements, which should be kept between 20-30 degrees, and care should be taken not to allow orchids to be affected by cold and dryness.
10. How to change pot management of orchids Orchids potted plants are generally replaced with pot soil once a year. At the same time, attention should be paid to cleaning up dead leaves in the potted plants, and pruning and adjusting them in a timely manner.
11. How to carry out dormancy management of orchids Orchids potted plants also need to sleep. Generally, from autumn to winter, attention should be paid to reducing watering and fertilization, and appropriately reducing light and temperature.
12. How to reproduce orchids There are many ways to reproduce orchids in potted plants, such as plant reproduction, leaf reproduction, and tissue culture. You can choose the appropriate method to reproduce according to your own situation.
13. How to enjoy orchids The flowering time and duration of orchids potted plants are long, which can bring a beautiful atmosphere and green space to family life.
14. How to store orchids? Orchids potted plants need to pay attention to the fact that the storage environment should be dry, ventilated, avoid direct sunlight and cold wind, and avoid mixed cultivation with other plants.
15. The cultivation of orchid potted plants requires comprehensive consideration from various aspects. Only after meticulous maintenance and management work can the orchid potted plants grow healthily and be pleasing to the eye.