How to raise newly purchased cymbidium
Cymbids starting during the New Year often lead to shortened flowering periods and even plant death due to improper maintenance. As an elegant representative of orchid plants, Cymbidium hybridum has unique requirements for its growth environment. This article will systematically analyze the complete maintenance plan from soil selection to fertilization to help you create a perfect ecology for healthy growth of orchids. The four elements for basic maintenance of Cymbidium are key to root health: The particularity of the porous substrate configuration of Cymbidium's fleshy root system determines the soil selection standard: the golden ratio of peat soil + humus soil + perlite (3:2:1) to ensure that the substrate has both water retention and air permeability. It is recommended to replace the basin every two years in the spring, choose a mud tile basin with ventilation holes, and lay a 3-cm-thick ceramsite drainage layer at the bottom to effectively prevent water accumulation and root rot. Collaborative management of light and temperature: Key points for four-season maintenance implement the "golden 6 hours" principle of scattering light in spring and autumn, and use double-layer sunshade nets to control light intensity in summer. Temperature management needs to follow the rule of "warm day and cool night": maintain 20-25℃ during the day and drop to 10-15℃ at night. Temperature difference stimulation can increase the flowering rate by more than 30%. Special attention should be paid to cold prevention in winter, and temperatures below 5℃ will cause freezing damage. Scientific water supply: The dry and wet cycle system adopts the "fingertip detection method": the index finger is inserted into the substrate for 2 cm and water when it is dry. In spring and winter, in conjunction with the "atomization and wet enhancement", a humidifier is used to maintain 60% air humidity. Remember to avoid stagnant water in the heart of the leaves. It is recommended to use a long-spout pot to slowly water along the edge of the basin and use ferrous sulfate solution once a month to adjust the pH of the water. Nutrient replenishment strategy: Stepwise fertilization during the growth period requires 30 days of seedling stage before fertilization can be achieved. "3-12-6" high-phosphorus formula is used to promote flowers during the growth period, and "20-20-20" balanced fertilizer is used during the dormant period. Original "Three Principles of Thin Fertilizer and Frequent Application": Concentration ≤0.1%, interval>7 days, and leaves washed with clear water after fertilization. Special reminder: Stopping fertilizer immediately after the flower buds develop color can extend the flowering period by 15 days.
Through scientific substrate configuration, precise light and temperature control, and reasonable water and fertilizer management, the newly purchased Cymbidium can not only safely pass the adaptation period, but also achieve annual resumption of flowering. It is recommended to use carbendazim to irrigate roots every quarter to prevent diseases, and use bamboo brackets to fix the flower stems, so that this lady of orchid can bloom for a long time in your home.