The Key Points for Cultivating Viola-colored Orchids
This is a very detailed introduction to Viola-colored Orchids, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Here are the key points for cultivating Viola-colored Orchids:
Viola-colored Orchids are heat-resistant and easy to cultivate. They almost grow throughout the year with virtually no dormancy period. The blooming period is quite long, and if the lighting conditions are suitable, the flowers will be larger and the colors deeper. When cultivated properly, they can bloom once every 8 months. After blooming, you can cut the flower stem, but do not pull it forcefully! This is because as long as the flower stem remains green, it is tightly connected to the pseudobulb.
I. Light:
Viola-colored Orchids are sensitive to strong light. Excessive light can cause the leaves to change from light green to red or light red (depending on the variety) and finally result in irreversible damage to the plant.
II. Watering:
The roots of Viola-colored Orchids are delicate. Both over-wet and over-dry soil can harm the roots. Therefore, watering should be frequent but minimal. If the potting soil alternates between wet and dry, it can cause so-called "accordion-like" abnormal growth. Severe cases can lead to the death of new buds.
III. Fertilizing:
Viola-colored Orchids grow rapidly and produce many flowers, requiring strong and healthy plants. Therefore, regular fertilizing is necessary. Since Viola-colored Orchids are sensitive to salts, it is important to avoid direct contact between fertilizer and the roots to prevent salt in the fertilizer from harming the orchid roots.
IV. Disease and Pest Control:
Too much watering can cause the plant to rot. Additionally, Viola-colored Orchid varieties with soft leaves are prone to root rot. Scale insects often appear at the dense pseudobulbs and beneath the phloem at the base of pseudobulbs. Since mineral insecticides or vegetable oil insecticides can harm Viola-colored Orchids, soap solution can be used for cleaning or releasing natural enemies to deal with scale insects. Red spiders like to reside on the leaves and can be released in greenhouses and indoor growing areas.
The above is a detailed introduction to the key points for cultivating Viola-colored Orchids. Have you understood it?