How to plant orchids with flower buds
Let's talk about the introduction of orchids, a member of the Orchidaceae family, and how to plant orchids with flower buds. Follow the editor to check out the details!
When you buy orchids with flower buds, they can bloom. The key is to be very careful during the cleaning, disinfecting, drying, and potting process after purchasing. Try not to let the flower buds get soaked in water. After potting, also try to protect the flower buds from freezing or exposure to strong sunlight. Whether last year's flowers will bloom this year depends on your skill. Generally, the grass that is alive is more likely to bloom.
Home planting of orchids is usually done in pots, and the method is as follows:
1. Potting soil generally uses mountain soil from the market (G-Y), especially black mountain soil is better. If using homemade potting soil, add 1/3 sand and mix well. Use clay pots for the plants, and the holes at the bottom of the pot should be large. After 1-2 years, switch to purple sand pots, with 3-4 holes at the bottom. When potting, first place a piece of green gauze on the holes at the bottom of the pot (to prevent ants from nesting), then place 2-3 pieces of broken pot shards diagonally, and finally, spread carbon or coal slag granules, with a thickness of 1/3 of the pot height. Next, spread a layer of broken soil particles, add mountain soil, and then move the orchid into the pot and straighten it, allowing the roots to spread. At this point, water thoroughly and place it in a warm, shaded area for 15-20 days, then transition to daily maintenance.
2. The environment for potting orchids should be chosen well. First, it should face south or east; second, the surrounding area should be spacious with high humidity; third, it should be placed on a wooden shelf or concrete slab, not on the ground.
3. In the summer, when temperatures are high, prevent exposure to strong sunlight. In early spring, late autumn, and winter, they need some sunlight. In case of thunderstorms or heavy rain, prevent the potting soil from getting too wet to avoid root rot. Potting orchids should be watered regularly, following the principle of "do not water when not dry, water after drying, and keep it alternately dry and wet."
4. Fertilizing orchids should follow the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently, and avoid using thick fertilizer or unfermented raw fertilizer.
5. Potting orchids should be pruned to remove withered or diseased leaves to maintain an aesthetic shape. Poorly growing branches and leaves should be removed promptly to avoid consuming nutrients and affecting plant growth.
6. Potting orchids should be protected from frost. Before freezing, move them indoors and keep the room temperature at 1-2°C to safely overwinter.
How to divide plants
Orchids are propagated by division. When there are too many plants in the pot, which affects further growth, division can be performed. Division is best done in spring or autumn, every 2-3 or 3-4 years. Division should be done when the potting soil is slightly dry. First, dig up the whole plant from the pot, remove the soil between the roots, wash with clean water and dry for 2-3 hours, cut off the rotten roots, and then cut from the pseudobulb with a sharp knife. Gently shake the "root net," straighten the rootlets, and follow the root pattern to cut or split them without damaging the tender roots.
When dividing, usually 3-5 clusters are planted per pot, in a triangular or net-like shape.
How to choose
Around the Spring Festival, orchids (G-Y) are often found in flower markets, and spring orchids already have flower buds, some with green roots and exposed roots. When choosing, select those with a shiny green leaf surface, fresh and healthy fleshy roots, and sturdy flower buds. Such orchids have strong vitality and are easy to grow and bloom after potting. If the leaves are withered, the roots are dry, and the flower buds are drooping, the survival rate is low, or they may not bloom after planting.
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