Orchid breeding environment Orchid breeding methods Precautions for orchid breeding Orchids are known as the "gentleman among flowers" and have been loved by people since ancient times. Its elegant shape and fresh fragrance add a touch of poetry to our lives. Orchid breeding is not easy and requires mastering certain skills and methods. This article will introduce you in detail the key points of orchid breeding and help your orchids thrive. Orchids breeding environment 1. Lighting: Orchids prefer semi-cloudy and avoid direct sunlight. For indoor breeding, you can choose windows facing east and west, and the lighting time per day should be controlled within 4-6 hours.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for orchid growth is 15-25℃. In winter, the room temperature should not be lower than 5℃. In summer, appropriate ventilation should be provided to cool down.
3. Humidity: Orchids like a humid environment. The air humidity should be maintained at 60%-80%. The humidity can be increased by spraying water and placing water trays.
4. Soil: Orchids prefer loose, breathable, and well-drained soil. They can be mixed with legus soil, perlite, vermiculite and other materials. Orchid breeding method 1. Planting: Select healthy orchid seedlings that are free from pests and diseases, clean the roots, and place them in prepared soil. The thickness of the soil cover should be appropriate to cover the root tips.
2. Watering: Orchids should be watered in accordance with the principle of "seeing wet when it is dry" to avoid standing water. When it is hot in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
3. Fertilization: During orchid growth, apply compound fertilizer or orchid special fertilizer once a month. Before and after flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be appropriately increased to promote flower bud development.
4. Pruning: Regularly prune sick branches and withered leaves to keep the plants ventilated and transparent. Pay attention to disinfection during pruning to avoid the invasion of bacteria.
5. Pest and pest control: Regularly inspect orchids and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Pesticides can be used for prevention and control, while keeping the environment clean and reducing the occurrence of pests and diseases. Precautions for orchid breeding 1. Avoid frequent moving: Orchids like to be quiet, and frequent moving will lead to poor growth of orchids.
2. Pay attention to ventilation: Keep the orchid breeding environment well ventilated and avoid humidity and sultry heat.
3. Change pots at a timely time: After orchids grow for a certain period of time, pots need to be changed to facilitate root development.
4. Pay attention to cold and warmth: When low temperatures in winter, measures to keep warm are needed to prevent orchids from being frozen.
Although orchid cultivation is difficult, as long as you master the correct breeding methods and pay attention to the growth needs of orchids, I believe that your orchids will grow vigorously and bloom beautiful flowers. I hope this article can provide useful reference for your orchid cultivation path.