Cattleya lianpanlan Cultivation Methods
Abstract: This article introduces the orchid plant Cattleya lianpanlan, including its cultivation methods. Next, the editor will provide an introduction.
Cattleya lianpanlan is a highly adaptable variety of orchids. The cultivation method of Cattleya lianpanlan is not particularly difficult. Like the traditional spring orchids, Cattleya lianpanlan stops growing and enters a dormant period in winter. In the Dianxi area, from mid-November to the end of February of the following year, Cattleya lianpanlan does not grow, accumulating energy for blooming and sprouting, which is referred to as the dormant period.
The cultivation and management of Cattleya lianpanlan (including other orchids) in the Yuexiang Hall is similar to that of many orchid enthusiasts. For the balcony section, black plastic pots are used. The planting material consists of Xianshu (miracle soil) + pond base soil + tree bark + leaves + a small amount of red sandy soil. The pot surface is first covered with sphagnum moss, then covered with plastic film, mainly considering the high floors, strong wind, and dry conditions, which make the top layer of pot soil prone to dryness. When watering, it is better to have less rather than more, as the planting material has good water and air permeability. All flower pots are hung, and they are regularly (once a month) sprayed with fertilizer and pesticide. There is a water-filled tray under the hanging pots, which is beneficial for environmental hygiene during watering and for increasing humidity.
For the open-air orchid greenhouse, fewer seedlings are planted in black plastic pots, while more seedlings are planted in black soil pots or larger purple sand pots. The planting material is the same as that used in the balcony section, except that more red sandy soil is used (which helps retain water). The greenhouse is never covered (not sealed) throughout the year, allowing rain to water the plants. In dry seasons, they are watered with tap water every week, and pesticides are sprayed once a month (three types of pesticides are alternated), and fertilizers are applied two to three times during the growing season.
Whether on the balcony or in the open-air greenhouse, due to sufficient sunlight and good ventilation, regular fertilization and pesticide application, and management according to the used planting material and environment, including Cattleya lianpanlan and various other orchids all grow well, sprouting and blooming normally. For example, this year, three seedlings of Songmei from Zhejiang produced four seedlings and even developed a robust flower bud, which is very pleasing.
The summary above mainly refers to some general principles in natural home cultivation. Of course, there may be slight differences due to the varying climates in different regions.
The introduction above about the cultivation methods of Cattleya lianpanlan is provided for everyone to learn and understand!