Stone Orchid cultivation guide, master these methods, and easily grow high-quality orchids!

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Choosing the appropriate breeding environment, selecting high-quality planting substrates, proper watering, reasonable fertilization, pest and disease control, propagation methods

Shikuosanlan, also known as Dendrobium, is an orchid variety with extremely high ornamental value, featuring beautiful colors and unique shapes, and is deeply loved by orchid enthusiasts. Cultivating Shikuosanlan is not an easy task. This article will introduce you to the cultivation methods of Shikuosanlan in detail, helping you to easily grow high-quality Shikuosanlan.

Choosing the appropriate breeding environment

1. Light: Shikuosanlan prefers semi-shade and should avoid direct sunlight. During the breeding process, Shikuosanlan should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light.

2. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature for Shikuosanlan is 18-28℃, with attention to keeping warm in winter and ensuring good ventilation in summer.

3. Humidity: Shikuosanlan prefers a humid environment, with the air humidity maintained between 60%-80%.

Selecting high-quality planting substrates

1. Substrate selection: Shikuosanlan is suitable for substrates with good breathability and drainage, such as peat, perlite, and vermiculite.

2. Substrate proportion: Mix peat, perlite, and vermiculite in a ratio of 1:1:1 and stir well.

Proper watering

1. Watering frequency: Shikuosanlan prefers moisture but avoids waterlogging. Generally, keep the soil slightly moist, and increase the watering frequency appropriately in summer.

2. Watering method: Use spray irrigation or immersion pot method to avoid watering directly on the leaf heart.

Reasonable fertilization

1. Fertilization principle: Apply thin fertilization frequently and avoid excessive fertilization.

2. Fertilization method: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the vigorous growth period and apply phosphorus-potassium fertilizer before flowering.

3. Fertilization time: Fertilization should be carried out in the morning or evening, avoiding high-temperature fertilization at noon.

Pest and disease control

1. Observing the plant: Regularly observe the plant and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner.

2. Control methods: Use a combination of biological, physical, and chemical control methods.

Propagation methods

1. Division propagation: Divide the vigorous plant, retaining 3-5 buds per plant.

2. Seed propagation: Use high-quality seeds and sow at a suitable temperature.

By mastering the above cultivation methods of Shikuosanlan, I believe you will be able to grow high-quality Shikuosanlan. Paying attention to the dynamics of the orchid industry and understanding the latest cultivation techniques of Shikuosanlan will help you go further on the road of orchid cultivation.

References:

《Orchid Cultivation Technique Manual》, China Orchid Association, published in 2018.

《Orchid Pest and Disease Control Manual》, China Agricultural Publishing House, published in 2017.