How to cultivate newly purchased orchid seedlings
The editor will tell you how to cultivate newly purchased orchid seedlings and introduce you to some simple methods for green plants and flower gardening. Next, let's get started.
When buying orchid seedlings online, we often receive bare-root seedlings with some moist moss wrapped around the roots. Setting aside the variety and condition of the orchid seedlings, let's first talk about the preparations before receiving the seedlings and the handling and planting methods after receiving them.
After receiving the orchid seedlings, it is best to remove the packaging as soon as possible to allow the seedlings to breathe. Check for any hollow roots and remove them, as well as any dried basal leaves. However, do not remove roots that have broken skin but still have connected pith, as these roots can often still survive after planting. If the plant is relatively clean, there is usually no need for further cleaning and disinfection. If the roots are a bit shriveled and dehydrated, they can be soaked in clean water for an hour, with the water level reaching just below the base of the bulb where the roots grow. If the roots are fresh and tender, they can be planted directly in a pot. Choose a pot that is the right size, preferably a tall cylinder pot (smaller is better than larger), that can accommodate the plant's roots. First, place some larger granular planting material at the bottom of the pot, just enough to touch the orchid roots. Then, hold the top of the old bulb (pseudo bulb) of the orchid with one hand, making sure not to touch the new seedlings or the area where the roots and bulb meet to prevent friction or damage to the small buds. Leave a bit less space on the side of the pot where the old bulb is and more space on the side where the new seedlings are, to allow enough room for future growth. The height of the orchid bulb should be level with the pot edge, then add more planting material to the pot.
First, add a little bit of planting material, then gently adjust the position of the roots with a chopstick. If the roots are close together, gently separate them with the chopstick before adding more material. While adding the material, gently tap the outside of the pot to make the material evenly and firmly adhere to the orchid roots. At the same time, gently lift the old bulb of the orchid about 1 cm, so that the bulb is slightly above the pot surface. After filling the pot mouth with material, gently press the edges of the pot to form a watering groove. Be careful, if your planting material is particularly wet, there is no need to water at this time. Place the pot in a well-ventilated, shaded area and water after three to five days. If the material is slightly moist or dry, water immediately, and if necessary, water 2 to 3 times with 15 to 30 minutes between each watering to allow the material to absorb water fully. Regardless of whether the material is dry or wet, do not add any chemical fertilizers to the material when planting. A small amount of well-rotted sheep manure can be mixed in and evenly distributed. For newly planted orchid seedlings, it is essential to ensure good ventilation and a high-humidity growing environment, and avoid direct sunlight. Usually, they will adapt to the pot within 10 to 30 days.
Preparations before receiving the orchid seedlings mainly involve selecting the right planting material, disinfecting, washing, and choosing a pot, as well as soaking in water.
How to cultivate newly purchased orchid seedlings
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