How to better care for the bamboo orchid, sharing the planting methods of bamboo orchid.

How to care for the bamboo orchid betterSummary: This article discusses how to care for the bamboo orchid better and shares related knowledge about its cultivation methods. Here is a comprehensive introduction.Before flowering, it resembles bamboo in appearance, with very tall plants that can reach over one meter in height, making it a large variety among orchid plants. Its leaves are very different from those of orchid plants, leading me to once doubt whether it was another tricky plant called "orchid" but not an orchid. There are too many plants that are called orchids but are not, so I questioned its orchid identity. After confirmation, it is indeed a member of the orchid family, and its flowers serve as evidence.The bamboo orchid has many names. It not only resembles bamboo but also reed grass, so it is also known as "reed orchid" in Taiwan. From a distance, it looks somewhat like a small bird, so it is also called "bird orchid."The bamboo orchid occupies two characters among the four words "mei lan zhu ju" (plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum), enjoying natural advantages. Therefore, it is stronger and more resilient than the orchid plants we commonly see.It can be found by streamsides, on slopes, and under forests. Due to its less refined leaves and relatively tall height, as well as not being as robust as bamboo, it is prone to falling over. When not flowering, it looks like ordinary grass, but once it blooms, it is like an underdog who achieves success, making people look at it with new eyes. Therefore, never undervaluing any plant that may not look impressive, as they might all have hidden talents. They may not be remarkable when not flowering, but once they bloom, they can be stunning, just like some people who may not be good-looking but are full of talent.How to care for the bamboo orchid betterThe blooming period of the bamboo orchid is from September to November or January to April. Its flowers are interesting, with an inflorescence having 2-10 flowers, but only one blooms at a time, with a clear sequence. Once a flower fades, another takes the stage. The individual flower's blooming period is not long, lasting about three days. The flowers resemble those of the Cattleya orchid, with bright colors and a faint orchid fragrance.The tall varieties are undoubtedly not suitable for home potted plants, but breeders have developed dwarf varieties that are only about 15 centimeters tall.After coming to the south, I learned how many people go to the mountains to collect orchids. Many people love orchids and directly head to the mountains to dig them up, along with the soil. Flower traders also dig up large numbers of orchids, leading to a widespread phenomenon that has caused many plants to become endangered. The wild bamboo orchid has unfortunately joined this list, being listed as a second-class protected endangered species by the state. Human greed and destructive power will ultimately lead to our own extinction on Earth, which is a tragedy. Now, the punishment has arrived, with the unforgettable pandemic like a nightmare.It is common for humans to share the same name, with even two or a hundred or a thousand people having the same name. Today's "bamboo orchid" also includes two plants. The other is a Commelina communis, a Chinese medicinal herb, which also has many aliases: bamboo leaf ginseng, flower bamboo leaf vegetable,绕昼兰 (daytime grass), Guanyin grass, soil sanqi, and sticky rice grass, etc. It also has a name we are most familiar with, called Commelina, which is the name of the family it belongs to. This is a completely different plant from today's main subject, the bamboo orchid.