How to raise the newly purchased Bandai Orchid
As a star variety of tropical orchids, Bandai orchid is deeply loved for its unique plant type and gorgeous colors. But for novices, there are still many questions about how to properly maintain the newly purchased Bandai orchids. This article will systematically analyze the five key maintenance points of Bandai orchid from light management to fertilization skills to help you create a suitable growth environment. Light management Light intensity and duration Although Bandai orchid belongs to archids, it has strong positive characteristics and needs to receive 6-8 hours of scattered light every day. Full sunshine maintenance can be carried out in spring and autumn. In summer, it is recommended to use 30% sunshade net for protection. In winter, it should be moved to the south sill to supplement light. Light cycle regulation combined with natural circadian rhythm can appropriately extend artificial light to 12 hours in winter to promote flower bud differentiation. Be careful to avoid direct strong light at noon, and adjust the light intensity with shutters. The ideal temperature range for temperature and humidity control should maintain the golden growth temperature band of 20-30℃, and the overwintering temperature above 12℃ needs to be maintained in winter. The temperature difference between day and night is best controlled at 5-8℃, and precise management can be achieved through intelligent temperature control equipment. The humidity control plan adopts a two-layer humidification strategy: the substrate humidity must be maintained at 60%-70%, and the air humidity must reach more than 80%. An automatic spraying system can be configured to cooperate with the moss pavement to maintain a humid environment. Scientific watering rules for water and fertilizer management follow the principle of "determining frequency according to temperature": water above 25℃ 2-3 times a week, 15-25℃ once a week, and spray water below 15℃. Irrigation with soft water with an EC value of <0.3 is better. The nutritional supplement plan uses N-P-K=20-20-20 balanced fertilizer, combined with calcium and magnesium trace element fertilizer. During the growth period, roots are irrigated with 2000 times liquid fertilizer every 15 days, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are added during the flower bud differentiation period. Stop fertilization in winter.
By accurately controlling the three major factors of light, temperature and humidity, water and fertilizer, combined with regular pot changes (2 years/time) and pest prevention, Bandai orchid can be maintained in a vigorous growth state. It is recommended to use a mixed substrate of tree bark + water moss (3:1), paired with a special orchid pot with a ventilation pore rate of 40%, to create the best growth environment for the root system.